Written in Stone
Randy Travis · Old 8X10 [1988]
I'm gonna take you down to the riverside
Where the water runs slow and wide
There's a big ole rock out in the middle
And I took my hammer and chisel
And worked all night so you could see
Just how much you mean to me
I carved your name right next to mine
And it'll be there 'til the end of time
And my love will last at least that long.
It's written in stone how I feel for you
It's written in stone what I want to do
Spend my life and life hereafter lovin' you
And darlin' if we live to be a hundred
Or if we don't make it half that long
I want you to know what I feel for you
Is written in stone.
There's a place on the edge of town
When I was a kid I found
Two names on a stone together
Lying side by side forever
And it was then and there I knew
If I ever thought a love was true
I'd surely want to write it down
On somethin' that would be around
When all the spoken words have come and gone.
It's written in stone how I feel for you
It's written in stone what I want to do
Spend my life and life hereafter lovin' you
And darling if we live to be a hundred
Or if we don't make it half that long
I want you to know what I feel for you
Is written in stone.
And when this life has come and gone
Our love will still be
Written in stone how I feel for you
Written in stone what I want to do
Spend my life and life hereafter lovin' you
And darling if we live to be a hundred
Or if we don't make it half that long
I want you to know what I feel for you
Is written in stone.
I want you to know what I feel for you
Is written in stone
Is written in stone
Is written in stone...
Written in Stone
Randy Travis's "Written in Stone" stands as a testament to his enduring influence within the country music genre. Released on the 1988 album Old 8X10, the track exemplifies the neotraditional sound that defined Travis's early career and helped reshape the landscape of American country music. Known for his deep baritone and classic songwriting, Travis often explored themes of faith and permanence, qualities that resonate strongly in this recording. The song reflects the polished production values and emotional depth characteristic of his work during this prolific period. As part of a celebrated discography that includes numerous chart-topping hits, "Written in Stone" remains a significant song in the catalog of an artist who bridged the gap between traditional country styles and modern radio appeal.