If You Ever Leave Me

Barbra Streisand, Vince Gill

About If You Ever Leave Me

"If You Ever Leave Me" is a vocal duet between Barbra Streisand and Vince Gill. The song was written by Richard Marx and produced by David Foster and Richard Marx. It first appeared as a single on Streisand's 1999 album, A Love Like Ours. "If You Ever Leave Me" was released as an international CD single that included three additional tracks, two of which were recorded during the A Love Like Ours sessions but were not included on the album. The song appears on Barbra Streisand's Duets album, released in 2002.  


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2002
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Vince
When I fall, you're my place to land.
I lose my touch, you're my hands,
The one I hold on to.
If you run out of reason to try
I'll love enough for both you and I
I'll be the one you can run to.
Barbra
I'd rather go through any pain love puts us through
Than to spend one day without you by my side.
Both
If you ever leave me, will you take me with you?
If you're ever lonely, I want to be lonely too.
My home's beside you, no matter where you may go.
My love's inside you, even more than you know.

Barbra
In a world of anger and lies
I find peace in your eyes
A flame in the darkness.

Both
Ooh, And through all space and time
'Til every star refuses to shine

Barbra
You know where my heart is.
I'd rather go through any pain love puts us through

Both
Than to spend one day without you by my side
If you ever leave me, will you take me with you?
If you're ever lonely, I want to be lonely too, Woah.
My home's beside you, no matter where you may go.

Barbra
Where you may go

Both
My love's inside you, even more than you know.

And I can't remember life without you
The way it used to be
Feels like a million years away.

Vince
Well Hold me 'til the angels sing.

Barbra
Tell me every little thing.

Both
Promise me forever from this day

If you ever leave me, will you take me with you?
If you're ever lonely, I want to be lonely too, Woah.
My home's beside you, no matter where you may go.

Vince
Where you may go

Both
My love's inside you, even more than you know.

Barbra
Even more than you know.

Vince
Even more than you know.

Both
Even more than you know.
Even more than you know.

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Barbra Streisand

Barbra Joan Streisand (born Barbara Joan Streisand /ˈstraɪsænd/; April 24, 1942) is an American singer, actress, writer, film producer, and director. She has won two Academy Awards, eight Grammy Awards, five Emmy Awards including one Daytime Emmy, a Special Tony Award, an American Film Institute award, a Kennedy Center Honors award, a Peabody Award, and is one of the few entertainers who has won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award. more »

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Written by: Richard Marx

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"If You Ever Leave Me" is co-sung by American singer and actress Barbra Streisand. Streisand is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, with over 150 million records sold worldwide.
Song Collaboration
In "If You Ever Leave Me", Streisand collaborates with country music singer Vince Gill. This collaboration brought together two music genres, pop and country.
Album Information
The song is part of Streisand's 25th studio album "A Love Like Ours", released on September 21, 1999.
Production Credits
"If You Ever Leave Me" was written by Richard Marx and Bruce Gaitsch. Marx is known for his hard-hitting and emotive lyrics, while Gaitsch is a celebrated songwriter and musician.
Chart Performance
The song, along with its parent album, enjoyed commercial success nationwide. The album took the ninth spot on Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum.
Critical Reception
Critics praised Streisand's vocals as well as Gill's contribution to the song. Critics also appreciated the fusion of pop and country genres in the track.
Song Theme
"If You Ever Leave Me" is a heartfelt duet ballad in which the singers express their fear of losing one another.
Live Performances
Although well-received, there are no publicly known live performances of the song by either Streisand or Gill.
Notable Recognition
Streisand's album "A Love Like Ours" that includes "If You Ever Leave Me" received the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.
Contribution to Streisand’s Career
The success of "If You Ever Leave Me" and its parent album "A Love Like Ours" further solidified Streisand's status as an icon in the music industry.

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