Funny How Time Slips Away

Willie Nelson

About Funny How Time Slips Away

"Funny How Time Slips Away" is a song written by Willie Nelson and first recorded by country singer Billy Walker. Walker's version peaked at number 23 on the Hot C&W Sides chart. The tune is slightly similar to "When Two Worlds Collide" which was written by Roger Miller and Bill Anderson.


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2013
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Hello there my it's been a long time
How am I doin'? Well, I guess that I'm doin' fine
It's been so long now but it seems now it was only yesterday
It 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
What if I remember that's the same thing that you told me it was lonely yes
It ain't funny, funny, funny how time just slips away

I gotta go now 
I guess I'll see you somewhere around
You don't know, you'll never know, we don't know, you can't know when 
I'll be back in town
Maybe tomorrow, please remember
What I told you, told you, that entire time you're gonna pay
It ain't funny, funny, funny how time slips away

Oh, what I want you to do is just remember, just remember, what I told you
And time, time, you're gonna pay
It ain't funny, funny, funny how time just slips away

One day I want you to do
Just remember, remember, what I told you
And time, time
It ain't funny, funny, funny how time just slipped away

It's the same thing, same thing, that you told me 
It seems like just the other day
It ain't it funny, funny, funny how time just slips away

It's a funny thing about the time
It's funny baby, how time slips away

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Willie Nelson

Willie Hugh Nelson (pronounced /wɪli nɛlsən /; born April 30, 1933) is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger (1975) and Stardust (1978), made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music. He was one of the main figures of outlaw country, a subgenre of country music that developed at the end of the 1960s as a reaction to the conservative restrictions of the Nashville sound. Nelson has acted in over 30 films, co-authored several books, and has been involved in activism for the use of biofuels and the legalization of marijuana. more »

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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.
BILLY WALKER
The 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.
WILLIE NELSON'S VERSION
Despite 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."
LATER RECORDINGS
This 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.
LYRICAL CONTENT
The song is about a man reflecting on a past relationship, realizing how quickly time has passed and how things have changed.
HONOR
In 1961, Nelson received the first BMI award for his song "Funny How Time Slips Away."
RE-RECORDED VERSION
Nelson 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.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Nelson regularly includes "Funny How Time Slips Away" in his concert performances, indicating its ongoing relevance and status as a fan favorite.
OTHER CULTURES
The song was adapted into Portuguese under the title "Como o Tempo Passa" and was a big hit in Brazil.
SOUNDTRACKS
The song has been used in various film soundtracks, including "Honeysuckle Rose" and "The Electric Horseman," both starring Willie Nelson himself.

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