Forever and Ever, Amen

Randy Travis

About Forever and Ever, Amen

"Forever and Ever, Amen" is a song written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz, and recorded by American country music artist Randy Travis. It was released in March 1987 as the first single from the album Always & Forever and became Travis's third No. 1 single on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles charts. In 1987, "Forever and Ever, Amen" won a Grammy for Best Country & Western Song and an Academy of Country Music award for Song of the Year. It was certified Gold by the RIAA on April 29, 2014, making it Travis' first solo single to earn an RIAA certification. The song has also sold 966,000 digital copies since it became available for download. 


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2003
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You may think that I'm talking foolish
You've heard that I'm wild and I'm free
You may wonder how I can promise you now
This love that I feel for you always will be
But you're not just time that I'm killin'
I'm no longer one of those guys
As sure as I live, this love that I give
Is gonna be yours until the day that I die

Oh, baby, I'm gonna love you forever
Forever and ever, amen
As long as old men sit and talk about the weather
As long as old women sit and talk about old men
If you wonder how long I'll be faithful
I'll be happy to tell you again
I'm gonna love you forever and ever
Forever and ever, amen

They say time take its toll on a body
Makes a young girl's brown hair turn gray
Well, honey, I don't care, I ain't in love with your hair
And if it all fell out, well, I'd love you anyway
They say time can play tricks on a mem'ry
Make people forget things they knew
Well, it's easy to see it's happenin' to me
I've already forgotten every woman but you
Oh, darlin', I'm gonna love you forever
Forever and ever, amen

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather
As long as old women sit and talk about old men
If you wonder how long I'll be faithful
Well, just listen to how this song ends
I'm gonna love you forever and ever
Forever and ever, amen
I'm gonna love you forever and ever
Forever and ever, forever and ever
Forever and ever, amen

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Randy Travis

Randy Travis (born May 4, 1959) is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 50 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and 16 of these were number one hits. Considered a pivotal figure in the history of country music, Travis broke through in the mid-1980s with the release of his album Storms of Life, which sold more than three million copies. The album established him as a major force in the Neotraditional country movement. Travis followed up his successful debut with a string of platinum and multi-platinum albums. more »

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Written by: Don Schlitz, Paul Overstreet

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Songwriters
"Forever and Ever, Amen" was written by renowned songwriters Don Schlitz and Paul Overstreet.
Released
The song was released in 1983 as a part of Randy Travis' album titled "Always & Forever."
Music Genre
The song is positioned within the Country music genre and is considered classic Country.
Grammy Awards
"Forever and Ever, Amen" won a Grammy in 1988 for Best Country & Western Song. It also won Randy Travis the award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance.
Chart Performance
The song impressively topped the Billboard Country Music charts in the United States, ranking at number 1.
Gold Certification
The single obtained ‘Gold’ certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Catchy Chorus
One interesting aspect of the song is its catchy chorus, which repeats the title words "Forever and ever, amen" acting as an affirmation of enduring love.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of the song are a promise of lasting love and devotion, regardless of the challenges that may come, making it a popular song for weddings.
Music Video
The music video for the song features Randy Travis in a cinematic Wild West setting, giving the song an interesting visual appeal.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by multiple artists, indicating its popularity, including artists such as Carrie Underwood and Scotty McCreery.
Legacy
Even after decades of its release, "Forever and Ever, Amen" is still considered one of the most definitive and iconic songs in country music.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Both Don Schlitz and Paul Overstreet, the songwriters of "Forever and Ever, Amen," have been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, highlighting their talent and contribution to country music.

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