Funny How Time Slips Away
Billy Walker
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Well hello there My it's been a long long time How am I doin' Well I guess I'm doin' fine It's been so long now and it seems that It was only yesterday Yeah, ain't it funny how time slips away How's your new love I hope that he's doin' fine I heard you told him That you'd love him till the end of time Now that's the same thing That you told me Seems like just the other day Yeah, ain't it funny how time slips away Gotta go now Guess I'll see you around Don't know when though Never know when I'll be back in town But I remember what I tell you That in time, you're gonna pay And it's surprising how time slips away
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Written by: Willie Nelson
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10 facts about this song
SONG ORIGIN"Funny How Time Slips Away" was written by country music legend Willie Nelson and first completed in 1961. He wrote the song during his early days as a songwriter in Nashville.
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BILLY WALKERThe first singer to record "Funny How Time Slips Away" was Billy Walker, who released it in 1961. His version of the song made it to the Top 25 on the country charts that year.
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WILLIE NELSON'S VERSIONDespite being the song's composer, Willie Nelson did not record his own version of the song until 1962, a year after Walker's version. It was included in Nelson’s debut studio album "…And Then I Wrote."
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LATER RECORDINGSThis song attracted cover versions from many popular artists over the years, including Elvis Presley, Al Green, George Jones, and The Supremes, reflecting its enduring popularity and broad appeal.
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LYRICAL CONTENTThe song is about a man reflecting on a past relationship, realizing how quickly time has passed and how things have changed.
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HONORIn 1961, Nelson received the first BMI award for his song "Funny How Time Slips Away."
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RE-RECORDED VERSIONNelson re-recorded the song in a duet format featuring French female singer Sylvie Vartan. This version of the song hit the French Singles Chart at the 36th spot in late 1980.
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LIVE PERFORMANCESNelson regularly includes "Funny How Time Slips Away" in his concert performances, indicating its ongoing relevance and status as a fan favorite.
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OTHER CULTURESThe song was adapted into Portuguese under the title "Como o Tempo Passa" and was a big hit in Brazil.
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SOUNDTRACKSThe song has been used in various film soundtracks, including "Honeysuckle Rose" and "The Electric Horseman," both starring Willie Nelson himself.
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