About the song
If Tomorrow Never Comes
Written by Garth Brooks and Kent Blazy
Recorded by Garth Brooks
Released in 1999
“If Tomorrow Never Comes” is a country song written by Garth Brooks and Kent Blazy. It was recorded by Brooks for his 1999 album, Double Live. The song topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 2000.
The song is a ballad about a man who reflects on his life and the things he would miss if he died tomorrow. He sings about his love for his wife and children, and how he would cherish every moment he had left with them. The song is a powerful reminder to live each day to the fullest and to never take anything for granted.
“If Tomorrow Never Comes” is a moving and emotional song that has resonated with millions of people around the world. It is a song that celebrates the importance of life, love, and family.
Critical reception
“If Tomorrow Never Comes” was a critical and commercial success. It was praised by critics for its emotional lyrics and Brooks’s powerful vocals. The song won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 2000. It was also nominated for Song of the Year at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards.
Commercial performance
“If Tomorrow Never Comes” was a commercial success. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and stayed there for four weeks. The song also reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
“If Tomorrow Never Comes” has been certified 4× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It has sold over 4 million copies in the United States.
Legacy
“If Tomorrow Never Comes” is one of Garth Brooks’s most popular songs. It is a moving and emotional ballad that has resonated with millions of people around the world. The song is a reminder to live each day to the fullest and to never take anything for granted.
Other notable recordings
“If Tomorrow Never Comes” has been recorded by many other artists, including:
- Don McLean
- Engelbert Humperdinck
- Olivia Newton-John
- Randy Travis
- Willie Nelson
The song has also been featured in several films and television shows, including:
- The Wedding Planner (2001)
- Hope Springs (2012)
- The Voice (2013)
“If Tomorrow Never Comes” is a beautiful and moving song that has touched the hearts of millions of people. It is a song that will continue to be enjoyed for many years to come.
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Lyrics
“If Tomorrow Never Comes”
Sometimes late at night
I lie awake and watch her sleeping
She’s lost in peaceful dreams
So I turn out the lights and lay there in the dark
And the thought crosses my mind
If I never wake up in the morning
Would she ever doubt
The way I feel about her in my heartIf tomorrow never comes
Will she know how much I loved her
Did I try in every way to show her every day
That she’s my only one
And if my time on earth were through
And she must face this world without me
Is the love I gave her in the past
Gonna be enough to last
If tomorrow never comes‘Cause I’ve lost loved ones in my life
Who never knew how much I loved them
Now I live with the regret
That my true feelings for them never were revealed
So I made a promise to myself
To say each day how much she means to me
And avoid that circumstance
Where there’s no second chance to tell her how I feel‘Cause if tomorrow never comes
Will she know how much I loved her
Did I try in every way to show her every day
That she’s my only one
And if my time on earth were through
And she must face this world without me
Is the love I gave her in the past
Gonna be enough to last
If tomorrow never comesSo tell that someone that you love
Just what you’re thinking of
If tomorrow never comes