One Sweet Day

Boyz II Men · Legacy: The Greatest Hits [2001]

Boyz II Men:

Sorry I never told you, all I wanted to say

And now it's too late to hold you

Cause you've flown away, so far away



Mariah:

Never had I imagined, living without your smile

Feelin, knowin' you hear me

It keeps me alive, alive



Together:

And I know you're shining down on me from heaven,

Like so many friends we've lost along the way

And I know eventually we'll be together (together)

One sweet day



Mariah:

Picture a litte scene from heaven.



Boyz II Men:

Darlin' I never showed you (no no no)

Assummed you'd, always be there

And I, I took your presence for granted

But I always cared (I always cared)

And I miss the love we shared



Together:

And I know you're shining down on me from heaven,

Like so many friends we've lost along the way

And I know eventually we'll be together (together)

One sweet day



Boyz II Men:

Although the sun will never shine the same

I'll always look to a brighter day



Mariah

Yeah Yeah and Lord I know when I lay me down to sleep

You will always listen as I pray



Together:

And I know you're shining down on me from heaven,

Like so many friends we've lost along the way

And I know eventually we'll be together (together)

One sweet day



And I know you're shining down on me from heaven,

Like so many friends we've lost along the way

And I know eventually we'll be together (together)

One sweet day



Sorry I never told you, all I wanted to say

One Sweet Day

Boyz II Men's "One Sweet Day" stands as a defining anthem of the mid-1990s R&B and hip-hop fusion era. Released on the compilation album Legacy: The Greatest Hits, the track showcases the group's signature harmonies and smooth vocal delivery that became their trademark. The song's success was unprecedented, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for an unprecedented sixteen consecutive weeks. It remains a cornerstone of their discography, celebrated for its infectious melody and emotional depth. The recording exemplifies the collaborative spirit of the group, blending soulful balladry with contemporary production styles that influenced a generation of artists. Its enduring popularity ensures its place as a timeless classic in the history of popular music.