After All This Time
Rodney Crowell
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There were trains And we out-run 'em There were songs And we out-sung 'em There were brighter days never ending There was time And we were burnin' There were rhymes And we were learnin' There was all the love two hearts could hold And after all this time You're always on my mind Hey I could never let it end 'Cause my heart takes so long to mend The dream that keeps your hopes alive The lonely nights you hold inside And after all this time You're always on my mind I still want you There was rain That we outlasted There was pain But we got past it There were last goodbyes still left unspoken There were ways I should have thrilled you There were days I could have killed you You're the only love my life has known And after all this time You're always on my mind Hey I could never let you go A broken heart that heals so slow Could never beat for someone new While you're alive and I am too And after all this time You're always on my mind I still miss you And I could never let it in 'Cause my heart takes so long to mend The dream that keeps your hopes alive The lonely nights you hold inside And after all this time You're always on my mind I still want you Hey after all this time You're always on my mind I still love you
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Written by: RODNEY J. CROWELL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"After All This Time" is a song from Rodney Crowell's fifth studio album, "Diamonds & Dirt," which was released in 1988.
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Chart AchievementThis song is Rodney Crowell's most successful single: it reached number one on both the U.S. and Canadian Country Music Charts.
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SongwritingRodney Crowell wrote "After All This Time," demonstrating his talent not only as a singer but also as a songwriter.
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Grammy AwardIn 1990, "After All This Time" won the Grammy Award for "Best Country Song," recognizing Crowell's knack for creating impactful country music.
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Record SalesThe album "Diamonds & Dirt" that contained the hit song "After All This Time," was certified gold by the RIAA for selling over 500,000 copies.
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Song Theme"After All This Time" is a poignant ballad that depicts a story of love, loss, reconciliation, and personal growth.
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Notable RankingThe song is listed at number 264 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Country Songs of All Time".
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Music Career"After All This Time" represents a peak in Rodney Crowell's solo career, as he became the first country artist to score five number one singles from the same album.
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Record Label"After All This Time" was released under Columbia Records, one of the major record labels in the music industry.
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Live PerformancesCrowell often concludes his live performances with "After All This Time," illustrating the song's enduring popularity and emotional resonance.
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