Michael Murphey – What’s Forever For, is a song written by Rafe Van Hoy and first recorded by England Dan & John Ford Coley on their 1979 album Dr. Heckle and Mr. Jive.

The song saw its biggest success when it was recorded by American country music artist Michael Martin Murphey. It was released in June 1982 as the second single from his album, Michael Martin Murphey. The song was Murphey’s first of two number ones on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent 16 weeks in the country top 40. On the Hot 100, «What’s Forever For» was his final top 40 hit, peaking at number 19. The song is also one of his most well known in the Philippines, along with «Maybe This Time».

Michael Murphey – What’s Forever For
From the album Michael Martin Murphey
B-side «Crystal»
Released June 14, 1982
Recorded August 31, 1981
Genre Country, soft rock
Length 2:52
Label Liberty 1466
Songwriter(s) Rafe Van Hoy
Producer(s) Jim Ed Norman

COUNTRYPEDIA

Michael Murphey – What’s Forever For Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I’ve been looking at people and how they change with the times
And lately all I’ve been seeing are people
Throwing love away and losing their minds

Maybe it’s me who’s gone crazy, but I can’t understand why
All these lovers keep hurting each other
When good love is so hard to come by

[Chorus]
So what’s the glory in living?
Doesn’t anybody ever stay together anymore?
And if love never lasts forever, tell me what’s forever For?
[Verse 2]
And I see love hungry people tryin’ their best to survive
When right there in their hands is a dying romance
And they’re not even trying to keep it alive

[Chorus](x2)
So, what’s the glory in living?
Doesn’t anybody ever stay together anymore?
And if love never lasts forever, tell me what’s forever For?

GENIUS