Time Don't Run Out on Me

Anne Murray

About Time Don't Run Out on Me

"Time Don't Run Out on Me" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, and recorded by Canadian country music artist Anne Murray. It was released in January 1985 as the second single from the Gold-selling album Heart Over Mind. The track hit #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada in April 1985. and also reached at #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the United States.


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1987
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Gotta make you love me the way you used to do
Gotta get back the feeling and put wind in my sails
And chart a course that gets me back to you, back to you

Oh, the lonely days, the lonely nights lookin' back in time
Time, don't run out on me

I've gotta get back to where we used to be (where we used to be)
Time, don't run out on me, don't run out on me
There's one more thing I gotta do before I pack it in
Gotta make the right moves, say the right thing to change your mind
And find a way to get you back again, back again

All the wasted time, the lonely nights lookin' back in time
Time, don't run out on me
I've gotta get back to where we used to be (where we used to be)
Time, don't run out on me

Once I could catch your eye across the room
And know just what you were thinkin'
And when I held you in my arms, we'd dream as one
But those days are gone, somethin' went wrong
And when I wake up to the mornin' sun
I find myself sayin'

Time, don't run out on me, don't run out on me, don't run out on me
Time, don't run out on me
Time, don't run out on me
I've gotta get back to where we used to be (where we used to be)
Time, don't run out on me (time don't run out on me)
(Time, don't run out on me)
(Time, don't run out on me)
(Time, don't run out on me)

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Anne Murray

Morna Anne Murray CC ONS (born June 20, 1945) is a multiple award-winning Canadian singer in pop, country and adult contemporary music whose albums have sold over 54 million copies worldwide as of 2012. more »

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Written by: GERRY GOFFIN, CAROLE KING

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8 facts about this song

Composition of the Song
"Time Don't Run Out on Me" is composed by famous American country songwriters, Carole King and Gerry Goffin. The duo is known for their numerous contributions to popular music, having penned over 100 hit songs.
Release and Record Label
The song was released in 1985 under the record label, Capitol Records. It is a part of Anne Murray's album named "Something to Talk About".
Chart Performance
"Time Don't Run Out on Me" performed exceptionally well on music charts. It ranked No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in United States and also hit the charts in Canada.
Other Artists' Covers
The song has been covered by many artists over the years. George Jones, a well-known American musician, also recorded a version of this song that was well received by his fans.
Theme of the Song
The lyrics of the song express a longing for more time to repair a relationship that seems to be nearing its end. This universal theme of love and lost time resonated with many listeners, leading to its popularity.
Other Notability
The song was also included in Anne Murray's compilation album named "Anne Murray's Greatest Hits, Volume II" released in 1989.
Fun Fact
Even though the song became a huge hit, the song is not typically included in lists of Carole King's greatest hits because she did not perform it herself. The song is often overlooked in retrospectives of King's songwriting career but its success cannot be denied.
Canadian Pride
Being a Canadian singer, Anne Murray's success with this song further solidified her reputation as one of Canada's most successful and iconic artists. She is often cited as a source of national pride for her successful international music career.

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