About the song
In the world of traditional country music, few voices have endured with as much quiet dignity and heartfelt authenticity as **George Strait**. Known affectionately as the “King of Country,” **Strait** has made a career out of timeless melodies and unadorned truths, delivered in his signature, laid-back Texas drawl. Among his many chart-toppers, **George Strait – Write This Down** stands out not only for its commercial success but for the emotional resonance it continues to carry more than two decades after its release.
Released in 1999 as the second single from his album *Always Never the Same*, **“Write This Down”** quickly climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, becoming another jewel in **Strait’s** already glittering crown. But more than just another hit, the song strikes a particularly tender chord. It’s a ballad about love—not in the soaring, cinematic way we often hear, but in the quiet, daily affirmations that truly keep love alive. In it, the narrator implores his partner to “write this down, take a little note,” a gentle reminder that love, to endure, must be remembered and expressed.
There’s a simplicity to **George Strait – Write This Down** that is deceptive in its depth. The lyrics are plainspoken, yet they cut straight to the emotional center. **Strait** doesn’t over-sing or embellish; instead, he trusts the story, the melody, and his unmistakable tone to carry the message home. The result is a song that feels like a handwritten note left on a kitchen counter—small, unassuming, but deeply meaningful.
For older listeners, the song may evoke memories of love letters, anniversaries, or the quiet strength of long partnerships. For younger audiences, it might serve as a lesson in the value of sincere, undramatic commitment. Either way, **George Strait – Write This Down** endures because it captures something universal: the need to say “I love you,” and to make sure it’s remembered.
With its smooth steel guitar, relaxed tempo, and gently lilting chorus, this track exemplifies **Strait’s** ability to make the everyday feel poetic. It doesn’t try to dazzle—it simply tells the truth. And in that truth lies its lasting power.
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Lyrics
I never saw the end in sight
Fools are kind of blind
Thought everything was going alright
But I was running out of time
‘Cause you had one foot out the door
I swear I didn’t see
But if you’re really going away
Here’s some final words from me
Baby, write this down
Take a little note to remind you in case you didn’t know
Tell yourself I love you and I don’t want you to go
Write this down
Take my words and read ’em every day, keep ’em close by
Don’t you let ’em fade away
So you’ll remember what I forgot to say
Write this down
I’ll sign it at the bottom of the page
I’ll swear under oath
‘Cause every single word is true
And I think you need to know
So use it as a bookmark, stick it on your ‘frigerator door
Hang it in a picture frame up above the mantel
Where you’ll see it for sure
Baby, write this down
Take a little note to remind you in case you didn’t know
Tell yourself I love you and I don’t want you to go
Write this down
Take my words and read ’em every day, keep ’em close by
Don’t you let ’em fade away
So you’ll remember what I forgot to say
Write this down
You can find a chisel, I can find a stone
Folks will be reading these words
Long after we’re gone
Baby, write this down
Take a little note to remind you in case you didn’t know
Tell yourself I love you and I don’t want you to go
Write this down
Take my words and read ’em every day, keep ’em close by
Don’t you let ’em fade away
So you’ll remember what I forgot to say
Write this down
Oh I love you and I don’t want you to go
Baby write this down
