Only Forever

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“Only Forever”
Single by Bing Crosby
Length	03:12
Writer(s)	James V. Monaco and Johnny Burke

"Only Forever" is a song popularized in 1940 by Bing Crosby. It reached number 1 on the Billboard charts on October 19, 1940. "Only Forever" was written by James V. Monaco and Johnny Burke for the 1940 film Rhythm on the River.[1] Also recorded by Nat King Cole.

[edit] Lyrics

"Only Forever's" lyrics detail how long the singer's love will last.

Do I want to be with you
As the years come and go?
Only forever
If you care to know.
Would I grant all your wishes
And be proud of the task
Only forever
If someone should ask.
How long would it take me
To be near if you beckon?
Off hand I would figure
Less than a second.
Do you think I'll remember
How you looked when you smile?
Only forever
That's puttin' it mild.

How long would it take me
To be near if you beckon?
Off hand I would figure
Less than a second.
Do you think I'll remember
How you looked when you smile?
Only forever
That's puttin' it mild.

Preceded by "I'll Never Smile Again" by Tommy Dorsey

number-one single according to Billboard magazine October 19, 1940

Succeeded by "Frenesi" by Artie Shaw