If Tomorrow Never Comes
Garth Brooks · The Ultimate Hits [2007]
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 a thought crosses my mind
If I never wake in the morning
Would she ever doubt the way I feel
About her in my heart
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
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
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
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
So tell that someone that you love
Just what you're thinking of
If tomorrow never comes
If Tomorrow Never Comes
Garth Brooks' 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' stands as one of the most enduring ballads in country music history. Released during the height of his commercial dominance, the track exemplifies his ability to blend heartfelt emotion with accessible pop-country sensibilities. The song explores the universal fear of mortality and the urgency of seizing the moment, themes that resonated deeply with audiences across generations. As a staple of Brooks' extensive discography, it remains a defining recording of his career, frequently performed in live settings and celebrated for its emotional weight. The track's enduring popularity underscores Brooks' significant influence on the genre, securing its place as a modern classic within the country canon.