Ingram, James - How Do You Keep The Music Playing? Lyrics






How do you keep the music playing?
How do you make it last?
How do you keep the song from fading
too fast?

How do you lose yourself to someone
and never lose your way?
How do you not run out of new things
to say?

And since you know we're always changing
How can it be the same?

And tell me how year after year
You're sure your heart won't fall apart
Each time you hear his name?

I know the way I feel for you is now or never
The more I love, the more that I'm afraid
That in your eyes I may not see forever, forever

If we can be the best of lovers
Yet be the best of friends
If we can try with every day to make it better as it grows
With any luck than I suppose
The music never ends

I know (how do you keep the music playing)
the way I feel for you is now or never (how do you make it last)
The more I love the more that I'm afraid
(how do you keep the song from fading)
That in your eyes I may not see forever
(Keep the song from fading)
Forever

If we can be the best of lovers
yet be the best of friends
If we can try with every day to make it better as it goes
With any luck than I suppose
The music never ends





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  1. J.... H....

    The two of them paired together, is simply exuisite.

    J.... H....

    Sorry, left out the q, exquisite

  2. S.... S....

    Geez I've had this song in my head all week and couldn't remember the name or artists.....found it!!💕

  3. T.... A....

    Crooner voice like Marvin gay..RIP

  4. M.... T....

    Still Listening 2020🍷

  5. 2.... ....

    How do you keep the Playing in 2020?

  6. J.... H....

    Just beautiful

  7. L.... K....

    Great music!!! I absolutely love this song!!!

  8. M.... T....

    This song will always and forever be a timeless classic. one of the greatest songs ever written and sung. James Ingram and patti austin are such a fantastic duo.. no one else could have sung this song as flawlessly and effortlessly as they did. I love James Ingram.. i listened to his music as a teen and still to this day listen and love all his songs. His voice is so soothing and heartfelt. This music is what music sounds like when you sing with the heart and soul. James Ingram will live on forever through his music.. He was a blessing to us here on earth and shared his amazing talent with us and now his heavenly voice is singing with the angels

  9. J.... G....

    Such an absolutely beautiful song

  10. K.... J....

    I grew up on music like this!!!!

  11. A.... G....

    Un tema maravilloso.

  12. M.... P....

    Singing a partner to excel is a truth and not a dare.

  13. P.... V....

    One of my favorites..............

  14. �.... �....

    2020 👀

  15. f.... s....

    OH GOD....……….SORRY SO MUCH THE LOSS

  16. T.... F....

    James Ingram was a nice looking man ❤

  17. J.... B....

    Thank you and rest in peace MR JAMES INGRAM from all Brazilians🇧🇷 all Mexicans🇲🇽all British🇬🇧 all Americans 🇺🇸 and all Filipinos🇵🇭

  18. A.... M....

    Sorry for each and every day without listening this Song. Keep the best music playing through the life

  19. L.... W....

    A part of me is dying right now...and her comes this song 😭😭

  20. R.... R....

    What a beautiful and soulful voice; James Igram had immeasurable talent.

  21. M.... C....

    He was good looking with hair and bald .....matters not.....BUT THAT VOICE! Talk about gone too soon :(

  22. A.... B....

    My favorite James Ingram Song! A Great Timeless Love Song!!! I have sung Patti's part for years!

  23. R.... K....

    How think Kobe wife feels right now!!😥

  24. P.... H....

    They take time to learn and study your weaknesses, or the things you try to avoid are considered the things you think are bad. Whichever one they want to use, they will manipulate your life with it.

    You are weak for your weaknesses, and they know it. And I am not going to try and help you with it.

    You are loved by your program, they are not interested in letting me that game.

    They would rather choose you and hand pick one of their females to be with you. That arrangement is okay for them. They will keep this thing blocked from me until I 60+ yrs old. This has been going on in my life since I was 39 yrs old.

    A black women, will never be owner of my idea. Not in this country. Its time for all of to wake up and accept it.

  25. �.... �....

    Beautiful song!Loved it when I was 15 and now in my 40s still makes me feel so emotional.

  26. A.... W....

    Listen Ad-free using Brave browser for Windows or Android.

  27. L.... L....

    Keep trying Greg.....I’m here always.

  28. M.... R....

    Cokie, I will love you forever...

  29. S.... D....

    I purchase his greatest hits off amazon …..I cant stop playing it ..I love ,love ,love his voice 2020 and forever !

  30. L.... P....

    I miss you abdallah 😣 and mom 😢

  31. S.... S....

    I think pattie James Ingram sounds very romantic together.

  32. s.... t....

    ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹The music never ends. One

  33. C.... V....

    De las voces más bonitas que he escuchado. Hermoso dueto. Descanse en paz. JAMES ❤️

  34. G.... F....

    RIP mr. James Ingram 😥🦄

  35. O.... R....

    As a love love song !!

  36. T.... L....

    豈止好聽而已 !

  37. C.... g....

    My Mom My Brother My sister not these singers our not Jews you must make a offer with our Jewish council in order to use our products Were Federal your state do I make myself clear Our Patton could get you Life in Federal Prison for Using our Products Only Real Jew's these are fake Jews York Pattie s were sold fake Jew original Jews Never Gave you permission Make a Offer with our council not anyone where I live is a Jew Just me and my son is why were hated

  38. p.... ....

    January 2, 2020.  Love this song!

  39. J.... B....

    Are you listening these James Ingram songs in 2020 anyone???...

  40. s.... t....

    Absolutely amazing and I so agree. All of these feelings are a part of true everlasting love. Keep ❤️❤️🤷🏼‍♀️

  41. C.... g....

    I always will win

  42. C.... g....

    Sincerely Mrs Janine Arvayo Signature All over your faces Never Kill my police department in front of me Proud Queen of Arizona s police department and Sheriff's department who lost Now

  43. C.... g....

    Bye bye black panthers

  44. J.... B....

    RIP James Ingram 😘💞 Obrigado🇧🇷 Gracias🇲🇽. Salamat po🇵🇭 Thanks🇺🇸

  45. A.... G....

    Is this from a movie?

  46. G.... J....

    James Ingram had an amazing voice! I learned how to fall in love by listening to his songs when I was younger! Great memories ❤️ RIP❤️

  47. C.... A....

    Nearly a year later, I still mourn this loss...way too young

  48. S.... D....

    2019 and forever !!!

  49. P.... V....

    RIP James Ingram . One of the best songs you ever made with Patti Austin.And also baby come to me live .

  50. D.... P....

    Don’t know why this song didn’t win a Grammy. Still gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. This is a classic, timeless love song.

  51. A.... R....

    Still listening…love!!!!

  52. J.... M....

    Rip always a fan🖤

  53. m.... ....

    BACK WHEN MUSIC HAD HEART!!!!

  54. B.... T....

    Welcome to Heaven James Ingram and Mike Legrand.

  55. V.... R....

    I love that Patti Austin was allowed to sing with Ingram when she didn’t weigh 95 pounds...that her talent was the most important consideration. Her style is just outstanding, and their harmonies are so tight, so together, so much harder than unison singing.

  56. W.... T....

    James is singing in Heaven with Karen Carpenter and Bobby Darin and more great singers. We miss them dearly, but we have their music and their music videos to hear and to see. Thank God.

  57. A.... ....

    "How do you loose yourself to someone and yet not loose your way" WOW!

  58. K.... M....

    James Ingram was an Angel on Earth. He's just home now. only difference

  59. C.... B....

    One of the best songs ever recorded. Not even up for debate.

  60. E.... L....

    We do not stop trusting . Trusts and a deep and abiding belief.

  61. L.... H....

    I have never heard this song....It's beautiful! 2019.

  62. g.... a....

    I ruined my marriage. Shit got old.

  63. a.... a....

    My My My..... I love this beautiful song!!! RIP James Ingram

  64. k.... d....

    One of Michel Legrand's great songs, sung by these 2 fabulous performers.

  65. T.... H....

    The, words so damn true how can keep the music playing !!!! Hard work really truly being in love with that person.

  66. T.... C....

    musica del cuore di Mauro

  67. C.... A....

    I just can't believe James Ingram has left us far too early. I never felt he received the accolades or recognition he deserved by the music industry at large. Thanks for bringing back.

  68. J.... F....

    take notes young artist to of the best

  69. F.... M....

    Rip YOU R WIT THE ANGELS

  70. D.... M....

    The ending just breaks me down,😥

  71. S.... G....

    Upon further inspection, I must declare that this song is incredibly amazing - vocally and lyrically, a power ballad of note and another great moving song!

  72. R.... L....

    One of my favorites! A break up brought me here..

  73. K.... B....

    James, I will keep your music playing, over and over..RIP😢

  74. E.... C....

    Poxa. Há muito tempo sem ouvi-la. Eterno Ingram.

  75. g.... s....

    This song sung by these two was beautiful to 👂 hear. Both voices were superb.👍👂❤️❤️❤️💥🙏🏾.Patti Austin and James Ingram great duets. It will never end.I never forgot them singing this televised!🔥

  76. S.... A....

    I still get chills when I hear this song just as I did when I first heard it as a teen back in the 80's. Makes my soul ache. I miss real music.

  77. n.... n....

    So magical music♥️

  78. R.... W....

    the music never ends......

  79. T.... D....

    This song still gets to me Pattie and James really gave it the true meaning of love. There voices are beautiful.

  80. J.... A....

    Love this song even though its so emotional

  81. M.... C....

    Just pure 🔥

  82. K.... B....

    This song makes me cry all the time, we have all been through this.The words are so true...

  83. S.... D....

    I'm heart broken .......

  84. B.... T....

    Let's keep the music playing forever and ever. I love you Lizzie.

  85. B.... T....

    RIP James Ingram you are in the arms of the Lord Jesus.

  86. L.... D....

    This was my Mommy's favorite song . God I miss her so freaking much!!! 🌹💘🌹💘🌹💘🌹💘🌹💘

  87. e.... b....

    this song is magical. today all the stars are aligning. thank you lord for blessing me with your heart once again tho i dont deserve. it. please guide me to that miracle finish so i can shine the light of glory onto others

  88. L.... G....

    bellos recuerdos de principios de los 80as voces que nunca más volverán añoranzas de adolescencia gracias ,🤔🤔😭😭

  89. L.... S....

    This songs the best from the best of friends movie starting Goldie Hawn & Burt Reynolds ❣️💕💞💖

    L.... S....

    fantastic movie.

    L.... S....

    @SV Amandolin my favorite scene was at the mall with his family she was so high on Valium she fell into her tuna with her new fancy hairdo.

  90. A.... B....

    One of the best duet ever united...great song...timeless

  91. R.... V....

    The best love song ever

  92. m.... c....

    RI.P JAMES INGRAM, I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOUR MUSIC, AND IT WILL LIVE ON FOREVER!!! YOUR MUSIC WILL "NEVER" END JAMES!!

  93. R.... J....

    This kids ... THIS right here is a DUET...

  94. j.... W....

    Why cant we be best friends we have the most beautiful love making

  95. M.... ....

    Ooo... I need this sheet music 😍

  96. J.... S....

    Fanstastic voice there will never be another like him

  97. S.... M....

    A Classic Ballad sung by 2 of the most talented singers in all of music! Thank You both for sharing your Gifts and Graces then and now RIP Mr.Ingram!!!!

  98. j.... j....

    Married for 25 years.... and soon I will be gone on to another place... will I miss her ? Will she miss me ? Ready to go except to know I may never see her again... The words of this song so apply to this mortal journey with another..my oh my...