Through the Years

Kenny Rogers

About Through the Years

"Through the Years" is a song written by Steve Dorff and Marty Panzer, and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Rogers. It was released in December 1981 as the fourth single from the album Share Your Love. "Through the Years" reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1982, remaining in the Top 40 for eleven weeks and went to number one on the adult contemporary chart, becoming Rogers' fifth single to top this chart. The song peaked at number five on the country chart. Rogers credited "Through the Years" as being one of his career songs, though it had relatively little success in North America. Rogers appeared and performed the song at the 1983 Grammy Awards and at an April 2001 halftime ceremony honoring Charles Barkley at a Philadelphia 76ers game. In addition, singer Stevie Woods performed a cover of "Through the Years" that appeared on his 1981 album Take Me to Your Heaven. American gospel singer and pastor Norman Hutchins did his own version of "Through the Years" in 1992, with slightly altered lyrics. The Osmonds performed a cover of "Through the Years". 


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I can't remember when you weren't there
When I didn't care for anyone but you
I swear we've been through everything there is
Can't imagine anything we've missed
Can't imagine anything the two of us can't do

Through the years
You've never let me down
You turned my life around
The sweetest days I've found
I've found with you
Through the years
I've never been afraid
I've loved the life we've made
And I'm so glad I've stayed
Right here with you
Through the years

I can't remember what I used to do
Who I trusted whom, I listened to before
I swear you've taught me everything I know
Can't imagine needing someone so
But through the years it seems to me
I need you more and more

Through the years
Through all the good and bad
I knew how much we had
I've always been so glad
To be with you
Through the years
It's better everyday
You've kissed my tears away
As long as it's okay
I'll stay with you
Through the years

Through the years
When everything went wrong
Together we were strong
I know that I belonged
Right here with you
Through the years
I never had a doubt
We'd always work things out
I've learned what love's about
By loving you
Through the years

Through the years
You've never let me down
You've turned my life around
The sweetest days I've found
I've found with you
Through the years
It's better everyday
You've kissed my tears away
As long as it's okay
I'll stay with you
Through the years

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Kenny Rogers

Kenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers (born August 21, 1938) is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, entrepreneur and author. Though he has been most successful with country audiences, he has charted more than 120 hit singles across various music genres and topping the country and pop album charts for more than 200 individual weeks in the United States alone. more »

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Written by: Stephen Hartley Dorff, Martin Panzer

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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6 facts about this song

Song Production
"Through the Years" was recorded by American country music artist Kenny Rogers. - The song was produced by Lionel Richie, who is a renowned R&B artist.
Song Performance
Kenny Rogers released "Through the Years" in November 1981 as a single from his album Share Your Love. - The song peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and at number 5 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. - It also reached number one on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.
Song Composition
The heartfelt song was written by Steve Dorff and Marty Panzer. - The duration of the song is 4 minutes and 20 seconds.
Song Reception
"Through the Years" is recognized as one of Kenny Rogers' signature songs. - The song received a nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 25th Annual Grammy Awards in 1983.
Song Legacy
"Through the Years" has been covered by various artists in different genres. - It is often played at anniversary celebrations and weddings due to its sentimental lyrics about enduring love and commitment through life's challenges.
Song Significance
The song remains popular among Kenny Rogers’ fans and is often played as a tribute to him. - After Rogers' death in March 2020, "Through the Years" had a resurgence in popularity and experienced a significant increase in streams and downloads.

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