About the song
**Willie Nelson**, a name synonymous with country music, penned this masterpiece, and its resonance has transcended generations. What makes “Funny How Time Slips Away” so enduring? Well, it’s the raw honesty woven into its lyrics. Nelson’s ability to articulate the universal experience of watching a relationship fade with grace and a touch of melancholy is simply unparalleled.
The song’s beauty lies in its simplicity. The gentle melody, coupled with Nelson’s soulful vocals, creates an atmosphere of quiet contemplation. It’s the kind of song that invites you to reflect on your own experiences with love and loss, to ponder those moments when time seemed to slip through your fingers like sand.
“Funny How Time Slips Away” isn’t a dramatic, heart-wrenching ballad. Instead, it’s a mature acceptance of reality. There’s no bitterness, no anger, just a wistful acknowledgment of how quickly things change. Nelson’s delivery is so sincere, so genuine, that you can’t help but feel a sense of empathy.
Over the years, “Funny How Time Slips Away” has been covered by numerous artists, each bringing their own interpretation to the song. But Nelson’s original version remains the definitive one, a testament to his songwriting prowess and his ability to connect with listeners on a deeply emotional level.
In essence, “Funny How Time Slips Away” is a timeless reminder that time waits for no one. It’s a song that speaks to the heart, a gentle nudge to cherish the moments we have, for they may soon be gone.
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Lyrics
… Well, hello there
My, it’s been a long, long time
How am I doing?
Oh, I guess that I’m doing fine
… It’s been so long now
And it seems now that it was only yesterday
Gee, ain’t it funny how time slips away?
… How’s your new love?
I hope that he’s doing fine?
I heard you told him
That you’d love him ’til the end of time
… Now that’s the same thing that you told me
It seems like just the other day
Gee, ain’t it funny how time slips away?
… I gotta go now
I guess I’ll see you around
I don’t know when though
Never know when I’ll be back in town
… But remember, what I tell you
That in time you’re gonna pay
And it’s surprising, how time slips away
