I Told You So
Randy Travis
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Suppose I called you up tonight And told you that I love you And suppose I said I want to come back home And suppose I cried and said I think I finally learned my lesson And I'm tired of spending all my time alone If I told you that I realized you're all I ever wanted And it's killing me to be so far away Would you tell my that you love me too And would we cry together Or would you simply laugh at me and say I told you so, I told you so I told you some day you'd come crawling back And asking me to take you in I told you so, but you had to go Now I've found somebody new And you will never break my heart in two again If I got down on my knees And told you I was yours forever Would you get down on yours too and take my hand Would we get that old-time feeling Would we laugh and talk for hours The way we did when our love first began Would you tell me that you've missed me too And that you've been so lonely And you've waited for the day that I returned And we'd live and love forever And that I'm your one and only Or would you say the tables finally turned And would you say I told you so, I told you so I told you some day you'd come crawling back And asking me to take you in I told you so, but you had to go Now I've found somebody new And you will never break my heart in two again
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Written by: Randy Travis
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10 facts about this song
Singer-Songwriter"I Told You So" is a song written and performed by country music legend, Randy Travis.
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Album InformationThe song is from Randy Travis' second studio album, "Always & Forever" which was released in 1987.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a major hit for Randy Travis, reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard Country music chart in May 1988.
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Music Style"I Told You So" is a ballad, showcasing Travis' traditional country music style with clear, smooth vocals and rich storytelling through its lyrics.
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Cover VersionsThe song has since been covered by several artists, including American Idol winner, Carrie Underwood. Her version released in 2007 also reached number two on the Billboard Country chart.
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CollaborationRandy Travis and Carrie Underwood performed a duet of "I Told You So" on an episode of American Idol in 2009. This version won a Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals in 2010.
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Song Theme"I Told You So" is a song about regret and longing, where the protagonist speculates on an ex-partner's possible regret over ending their relationship.
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Musical InfluenceThe song has been noted for its influence on the direction of country music in the late 1980s and early 1990s, showcasing an authentic, traditional sound in a period dominated by pop-influenced country.
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Awards Nomination"I Told You So" received a nomination for the Country Music Association's Song of the Year in 1988.
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Critical AcclaimThe song is widely considered one of Randy Travis' signature songs, with critics praising its emotive lyrics and Travis' emotive interpretation.
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