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Never Be Gone (Acoustic)
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Never Be Gone (Acoustic) was released on March 13, 2026 by Elah Records as a part of the album Stories I've Never Told (Acoustic Tapes)
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Release DateMarch 13, 2026
LabelElah Records
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM71

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Billy Dawson
Billy Dawson
Background Vocals, Guitar
Drums
Drums
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Conner Smith
Conner Smith
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Billy Dawson
Billy Dawson
Producer, Engineer
Brad Blackwood
Brad Blackwood
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Damn, it's hard to watch you go
As they laid you in the ground
Right next to Grandma's stone
But I know you've been thinking 'bout
Seeing her again since the day
She got to Jesus first
Yeah, but saying goodbye to my best friend
Well, damn, it hurts
[Chorus]
As long as that '87 Chevy still runs
Long as them catfish catching on the bank
As long as they're still pouring coffee black
I'll hear you every time that I hear Hank
As long as Tennessee plays Alabama
On a Saturday in the fall
I'll see you every time, you'll be on my mind
So you won't ever really be gone
[Verse 2]
I play them memories in my head
Every time I drive around this place
See you standing on that porch
Red button-down, ball cap, faded A-frame
How to be a man and how to trust God
How to work hard, rolling up your sleeves
How to love one wife fifty years this side
Yeah, you taught me everything
[Chorus]
As long as that '87 Chevy still runs
Long as them catfish catching on the bank
As long as they're still pouring coffee black
I'll hear you every time that I hear Hank
As long as Tennessee plays Alabama
On a Saturday in the fall
I'll see you every time, you'll be on my mind
So you won't ever really be gone
[PostChorus]
No, you won't ever really be gone
[Bridge]
As long as I still got your last name
As long as I get to hand it down
I'll make sure they know
All about the man that I'm just tryna make proud
[Chorus]
As long as that '87 Chevy still runs
Long as them catfish catching on the bank
As long as they're still pouring coffee black
I'll hear you every time that I hear Hank
As long as Tennessee plays Alabama
On a Saturday in the fall
I'll see you every time, you'll be on my mind
So you won't ever really be gone
[Outro]
No, you won't ever really be gone
Written by: Conner Smith
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