Shania Twain – Forever And For Always (With Willie Nelson)

About the song

Before the iconic braids and the outlaw country image, there was a young Willie Nelson, cutting his teeth on the hallowed ground of the Grand Ole Opry. This 1965 performance, “Hit Medley On The Grand Ole Opry,” offers a fascinating snapshot of the artist before he truly ascended to stardom.

While Nelson’s name would later become synonymous with a rebellious spirit and a laid-back, freewheeling style, this early recording showcases a more traditional country sound. It’s a reminder that the man behind the myth was once a product of the Nashville system, honing his craft in the heart of the country music world.

Though this performance didn’t propel Nelson to the top of the charts at the time, it serves as a valuable artifact for those seeking to understand the evolution of his career. The medley itself is a showcase of Nelson’s vocal prowess and his ability to interpret classic country tunes with sincerity and emotion. It’s a performance that hints at the greatness that was to come, while also standing as a testament to the rich tapestry of country music history.

While we can’t pinpoint exact chart positions for this specific performance, it’s worth noting that Nelson’s subsequent career trajectory would be nothing short of meteoric. Songs like “Hello Walls” and “Crazy,” which are likely included in this medley, would go on to become staples of the country music canon.

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Lyrics

Mm, mm
Mm, in your arms
Oh
I can hear your heartbeat now
I can hear it beating loud

In your arms
I can still feel the way you want me when you hold me
I can still hear the words you whispered when you told me
I can stay right here forever in your arms

And there ain’t no way
I’m letting you go now
And there ain’t no way
And there ain’t no how
I’ll never see that day

‘Cause I’m keeping you forever and for always
We will be together all of our days
Wanna wake up every morning to your sweet face
Always
Mm, baby

In your heart
I can still hear a beat for every time you kiss me
And when we’re apart, I know how much you miss me
I can feel your love for me in your heart

And there ain’t no way (And there ain’t no way)
I’m letting you go now
And there ain’t no way (And there ain’t no way)
And there ain’t no how
I’ll never see that day

‘Cause I’m keeping you forever and for always
We will be together all of our days
Wanna wake up every morning to your sweet face
Always

Oh, yeah
Wanna wake up every morning, yeah
Oh

In your eyes (I can still see the look of the one)
I can still see the look of the one who really loves me
(I can still feel the way that you want)
The one who wouldn’t put anything else in the world above me
(I can still see love for me) I can still see love for me in your eyes
(I still see the love)

And there ain’t no way (And there ain’t no way)
I’m letting you go now
And there ain’t no way (And there ain’t no way)
And there ain’t no how
I’ll never see that day

‘Cause I’m keeping you forever and for always
We will be together all of our days
Wanna wake up every morning to your sweet face
I’m keeping you forever and for always
We will be together all of our days
Wanna wake up every morning to your sweet face
I’m keeping you forever and for always

Oh
I’m keeping you forever
Got to keep you, baby
Oh, forever
In your arms