About The Song
“True” is a romantic country ballad recorded by George Strait for his eighteenth studio album, One Step at a Time. The album was released on April 21, 1998, by MCA Nashville Records. The song was written by Marv Green and Jeff Stevens, with production handled by Tony Brown and George Strait.
Recording sessions took place on September 8, 1997, at Emerald Sound Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. The track features Strait’s signature smooth vocal delivery over a light, airy production that complements the lyrics’ theme of unwavering devotion. “True” runs 3:34 in its album version.
The song was released as the second single from the album on June 22, 1998, following the lead single “I Just Want to Dance with You,” which topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. “True” debuted at No. 69 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart dated May 2, 1998, from unsolicited airplay, then officially re-entered at No. 64 on June 13, 1998.
It climbed steadily over 25 weeks, peaking at No. 2 on August 29, 1998, blocked from the top spot by other hits of the era. The single reached No. 1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart and also topped the American Radio & Records country charts. The third single from the album, “We Really Shouldn’t Be Doing This,” peaked at No. 4.
One Step at a Time continued Strait’s late-1990s hot streak, with the album itself certified Platinum by the RIAA. Contemporary reviews were positive; Billboard’s Larry Flick praised the “open, airy feel” of the production and noted that Strait’s phrasing elevated the song’s honest emotion.
By 1998, George Strait had already established himself as country music’s most consistent hitmaker, and “True” added to his impressive tally of Top 10 singles. The track remains a staple in compilations and fan favorites from his extensive catalog.
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Lyric
True, in this modern world when two lovers get together
Chances of ’em ever makin’ it to forever
Couldn’t be better than two in a million hearts
Girl this ain’t just another run of the mill emotion
What I’m feelin’ is the definition of devotion
My love for you is trueTrue, like the sun comin’ up each mornin’
Bright as the light in a baby’s smile
Sure as a mountain river windin’
Right as the rain fallin’ from the sky
Girl my love for you, is trueTrue, not another minute on this Earth can be borrowed
So there’s no way to know when I’ll live my last tomorrow
But everyday I get, I’ll share with you
This feelin’ just keeps gettin’ stronger as the time goes by
It’s written on my face, you can see it in my eyes
My love for you is trueTrue, like the sun comin’ up each mornin’
Bright as the light in a baby’s smile
Sure as a mountain river windin’
Right as the rain fallin’ from the sky
Girl my love for you, is trueTrue, like the sun comin’ up each mornin’
Bright as the light in a baby’s smile
Sure as a mountain river windin’
Right as the rain fallin’ from the sky
Girl my love for you, is trueTrue, like the sun comin’ up each mornin’
Bright as the light in a baby’s smile
Sure as a mountain river windin’
Right as the rain fallin’ from the sky
Girl my love for you, is true