If I Ever Fall in Love

Shai

About If I Ever Fall in Love

"If I Ever Fall in Love" is a song by American R&B-soul quartet Shai. The song reached number 2 in the US in 1992, and peaked at number two on the US R&B chart. Its eight weeks at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, which was held off from the top slot due to the massive success of "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston, meant that it held the record for the second-most weeks at number two in the chart's history at the time, behind Foreigner's "Waiting for a Girl Like You". The record has since been equalled and surpassed, and "If I Ever Fall In Love" is now in joint ninth place with a number of more recent songs. The song was also their only Top 40 hit in the UK, peaking at number 36. 


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The very first time that I saw your brown eyes
Your lips said "Hello" and I said "Hi"
I knew right then you were the one
But I was caught up in physical attraction
But to my satisfaction
Baby, you were more than just a face

And if I ever (ever fall)
In love again (again)
I will be sure that the lady is a friend
And if I ever (ever fall)
In love so true (so true)
I will be sure that the lady's just like you

Oh, yeah, yeah, y-y-y-yeah
The very next time she'll be my friend
If I say that I could be your one and only
(Promise, promise, promise)
Promise that you'll never leave me lonely
I just wanna be the one you need, oh baby
I just wanna be the one to serve you
Sometimes I feel as if I don't deserve you
I cherish every moment that we share

And if I ever (ever fall)
In love again (again)
I will be sure that the lady is a friend
And if I ever fall (ever fall)
In love so true (so true)
I will be sure that the lady's just like you

My friend
(The very next time she will be my friend)
I need someone who'll be my friend
(Someone who I can believe in)
My friend
(The very next time she will be my friend)
To be with me through thick and thin
(Someone who I can believe in)
My friend
(The very next time she will be my friend)
Please share my love with me my friend
(Someone who I can believe in)
My friend
(The very next time she will be my friend)
I need someone like you

And if I ever (ever fall)
In love again (again)
I will be sure that the lady is a friend
And if I ever fall (ever fall)
In love so true (so true)
I will be sure that the lady's just like you

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Shai

Shai (also spelt Sai, occasionally Shay, and in Greek, Psais) was the deification of the concept of fate in Egyptian mythology. As a concept, with no particular reason for associating one gender over another, Shai was sometimes considered female, rather than the more usual understanding of being male, in which circumstance Shai was referred to as Shait (simply the feminine form of the name). His name reflects his function, as it means (that which is) ordained. more »

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Written by: Carl E. Martin

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave

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14 facts about this song

Release Date
"If I Ever Fall In Love" was released on August 28, 1992.
Chart Performance
This song became the group's biggest hit, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
R&B Influence
It spent 8 weeks at number 1 on the Billboard R&B chart.
A Capella Version
The most popular version of the song is an a capella version. This version displays the rich harmonic melodies characteristic of R&B music.
Gold & Platinum Certification
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the song Gold on January 6, 1993, and Platinum on February 23, 1993.
Remixes and Cover Versions
The song has been covered and remixed by various artists across a range of genres, including East 17 and Boyz II Men.
Debut Single
"If I Ever Fall in Love" was Shai's debut single.
Grammy Nominations
The song earned the group two nominations at the 36th Grammy Awards, for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best R&B Song.
Endurance on Billboard
The song stayed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 31 weeks.
Music Video
The music video for "If I Ever Fall in Love" shows the members of Shai singing in a dark, fluorescent-lit room.
Song Composition
The composition of the song is built around a simple, yet catchy bassline, topped with smooth, soulful vocals.
Year-End Charts
The song was 6th on the 1993 Year-End Billboard Hot 100 singles.
Commercial Success
Despite being dethroned by Whitney Houston’s "I Will Always Love You," the song was a commercial success, making Shai one of the most talked about R&B groups at that time.
International Performance
Internationally, the song also charted well, peaking at number 2 in Australia and New Zealand and making the top 20 in several other countries.

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