Randy Travis – It’s Just A Matter Of Time (1986)

About the song

“‘It’s Just a Matter of Time’ is a classic country song performed by Randy Travis that beautifully captures the artist’s signature style and emotional depth. Released in 1986, this song is a standout track from Travis’s debut album Storms of Life, an album that marked the beginning of his influential career in country music.

The song was originally written and popularized by the legendary artist Brook Benton, whose 1959 version reached great heights on the charts. Randy Travis’s rendition of ‘It’s Just a Matter of Time’ pays homage to Benton’s original while bringing a fresh, heartfelt perspective to the classic tune. The song’s timeless theme of enduring love and its hopeful message resonate deeply with listeners, reflecting the universal experience of waiting for a love that feels destined.

Travis’s version of the song achieved notable success, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. This chart performance helped solidify Travis’s reputation as a rising star in the country music scene and contributed to the overall success of the Storms of Life album. The album itself was a major hit, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and establishing Randy Travis as a key figure in the neotraditional country movement.

‘It’s Just a Matter of Time’ stands out for its melodic charm and Randy Travis’s expressive vocal delivery. His interpretation of the song adds a layer of sincerity and warmth that complements the original’s sentiment. The track remains a beloved part of Travis’s discography, celebrated for its emotional impact and its place in the country music canon.

Through its enduring appeal and Travis’s heartfelt performance, ‘It’s Just a Matter of Time’ continues to be cherished by fans, reflecting both the timeless quality of the song and the lasting influence of Randy Travis’s music.”

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Lyrics

Someday, Someway You’ll realise that you’ve been blind
Yes Darling, you’re going to need me again
It’s just a matter of time
Go on, go on Til you reach the end of the line
Cause I know you’ll pass my way again
It’s just a matter of time
After I gave you everything I had

You laughed and you called me a clown
Remember in your search for fortune and fame
What goes up must come down
I know, I know That one day you’ll wake up and find
That my love is a true love
It’s just a matter of time

Words are spoken with chords played
Someday and Someway
Girl you’ll realise that you’ve been blind
Yes Darling, I know you gonna need me again
It’s just a matter of time

Continue singing here
After I gave you everything I had
You laughed and you called me a clown
But remember in your search for fortune and fame
What goes up must come down
I know, I know That one day you’ll wake up and find

That my love was a true love
It’s just a matter of time