Time Don't Run Out on Me
Anne Murray
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Gotta make you love me the way you used to do Gotta get back the feeling and put wind in my sails And chart a course that gets me back to you, back to you Oh, the lonely days, the lonely nights lookin' back in time Time, don't run out on me I've gotta get back to where we used to be (where we used to be) Time, don't run out on me, don't run out on me There's one more thing I gotta do before I pack it in Gotta make the right moves, say the right thing to change your mind And find a way to get you back again, back again All the wasted time, the lonely nights lookin' back in time Time, don't run out on me I've gotta get back to where we used to be (where we used to be) Time, don't run out on me Once I could catch your eye across the room And know just what you were thinkin' And when I held you in my arms, we'd dream as one But those days are gone, somethin' went wrong And when I wake up to the mornin' sun I find myself sayin' Time, don't run out on me, don't run out on me, don't run out on me Time, don't run out on me Time, don't run out on me I've gotta get back to where we used to be (where we used to be) Time, don't run out on me (time don't run out on me) (Time, don't run out on me) (Time, don't run out on me) (Time, don't run out on me)
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Written by: GERRY GOFFIN, CAROLE KING
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8 facts about this song
Composition of the Song"Time Don't Run Out on Me" is composed by famous American country songwriters, Carole King and Gerry Goffin. The duo is known for their numerous contributions to popular music, having penned over 100 hit songs.
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Release and Record LabelThe song was released in 1985 under the record label, Capitol Records. It is a part of Anne Murray's album named "Something to Talk About".
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Chart Performance"Time Don't Run Out on Me" performed exceptionally well on music charts. It ranked No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in United States and also hit the charts in Canada.
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Other Artists' CoversThe song has been covered by many artists over the years. George Jones, a well-known American musician, also recorded a version of this song that was well received by his fans.
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Theme of the SongThe lyrics of the song express a longing for more time to repair a relationship that seems to be nearing its end. This universal theme of love and lost time resonated with many listeners, leading to its popularity.
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Other NotabilityThe song was also included in Anne Murray's compilation album named "Anne Murray's Greatest Hits, Volume II" released in 1989.
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Fun FactEven though the song became a huge hit, the song is not typically included in lists of Carole King's greatest hits because she did not perform it herself. The song is often overlooked in retrospectives of King's songwriting career but its success cannot be denied.
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Canadian PrideBeing a Canadian singer, Anne Murray's success with this song further solidified her reputation as one of Canada's most successful and iconic artists. She is often cited as a source of national pride for her successful international music career.
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