Randy Travis – I Won’t Need You Anymore (Always and Forever)

“I Won’t Need You Anymore (Always and Forever)” is a song written by Max D. Barnes and Troy Seals, and first recorded by American country music artist George Jones on his 1981 album Still the Same Ole Me, and later recorded by American country music artist Randy Travis. It was released in August 1987 as the second single from his album Always & Forever. It became his fourth number-one hit. It peaked at number one on both the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks and the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.

From the album Always & Forever
B-side “Tonight I’m Walkin’ Out on the Blues”
Released August 1987
Genre Country
Length 3:08
Label Warner Bros. Nashville 28246
Songwriter(s) Max D. Barnes & Troy Seals
Producer(s) Kyle Lehning

Randy Travis – I Won’t Need You Anymore (Always and Forever) Lyrics

I saw a man today who said he talked to you
not so long ago, I think a month or two
as my mind raced back in time I prayed
oh, Lord, don’t let it show
he thinks I forgot you fifteen years ago

Fifteen years ago and I still feel the same
why did he have to mention your name
I’m as broken up inside as if it’s been a week or so
it takes a mighty long time
to get a real love off your mind
I know, I’ve tried since fifteen years ago

I’ve got a lovely wife who thinks the world of me
I promised her my love through all eternity
I’ve tried hard to make her happy
and so far, she doesn’t know
That I can’t shake this thing of fifteen years ago

Fifteen years ago and I still feel the same
why did he have to mention your name
I’m as broken up inside as if it’s been a week or so
It takes a mighty strong love
To keep a man thinking of
A girl he hasn’t seen since fifteen years ago