If You Ever Stop Loving Me

Montgomery Gentry

About If You Ever Stop Loving Me

"If You Ever Stop Loving Me" is a song by Bob DiPiero, Rivers Rutherford and Tom Shapiro and recorded by American country music duo Montgomery Gentry. It was released in February 2004 as the first single to the duo's 2004 album You Do Your Thing. The song became their first number one single on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. It also was their biggest crossover hit on the Billboard Hot 100, where it reached number 30.


Year:
2005
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My old man's backhand used to land, 
Hard on the side of my head. 
I just learned to stay out of his way. 
There's been streetfights, blue lights, 
Long nights with the world sittin' on my chest: 
It just showed me how much I could take. 
Hard times, bad luck. 
Sometimes, life sucks. 

That's all right, I'm ok. 
It ain't nothin' but another day. 
But only God knows where I'd be, 
If you ever stopped lovin' me. 

The bank man, the boss man, the lawman, 
All tryin' to get their hands on me. 
And I ain't even done a danged thing wrong. 
I've been waylaid, freight-trained, short-changed, 
By bigger an' badder men. 
An' all I got to say is: "Bring it on." 
Hard rain, rough road, 
So my life goes. 

That's all right, I'm ok. 
It ain't nothin' but another day. 
But only God knows where I'd be, 
If you ever stopped lovin' me. 

I need you, 
Gotta have you, 
In my life, on my side, 
Every day I'm alive, 
Every might when I'm greedy an' needing, 
You! 

[Instrumental break.] 

That's all right, I'm ok. 
It ain't nothin' but another day. 
But only God knows where I'd be, 
If you ever stopped lovin' me. 

It ain't nothin' but another day. 
But only God knows where I'd be, 
If you ever stopped lovin' me. 

Baby, never stop lovin' me. 

Ah, just see, what your lovin' does to me. 

(To fade)

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Montgomery Gentry

Montgomery Gentry is an American country music duo composed of vocalists Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, both natives of Kentucky. The two began performing in the 1990s as part of two different bands with Montgomery's brother, John Michael Montgomery. Although Gentry won a talent contest in 1994, he reunited with Eddie Montgomery after Gentry was unable to find a solo record deal, and Montgomery Gentry was founded in 1999. The duo is known for its Southern rock influences, and has collaborated with Charlie Daniels, Toby Keith, Five for Fighting and members of The Allman Brothers Band. more »

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Written by: TOM SHAPIRO, BOB DIPIERO, RIVERS RUTHERFORD

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"If You Ever Stop Loving Me" was released in 2004 as the lead-off single from Montgomery Gentry's album "You Do Your Thing".
Chart Performance
The song became Montgomery Gentry's first and only number one single, reaching the top spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Songwriter's Details
The song was written by talented songwriters Bob DiPiero, Tom Shapiro, and Rivers Rutherford.
Song Genre
The track is classified as a country music genre.
Critical Reception, Awards & Accolades
The single became a major hit and was well-received by critics. - The song received a nomination for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 2005 Grammy Awards.
Unique History
It became the group's first number one radio hit that did not have a music video accompanying it.
Song Duration
The duration of the song "If You Ever Stop Loving Me" is three minutes and fifty-two seconds.
Auditory Attributes
The song features a mix of energetic and emotive vocals, complemented with a catchy rhythm and country rock aspects.
Album Performance
Upon the album's release, "You Do Your Thing" peaked at No. 2 on the Top Country Albums chart. - The album was later certified platinum, with sales exceeding one million copies.
Impact on Montgomery Gentry
The success of "If You Ever Stop Loving Me" helped maintain Montgomery Gentry's reputation as one of the decade's most successful country duos.

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