James Ingram - Give Me Forever (I Do) Lyrics






Looking out, I see
and I know just how much you're a part of me.
I see you and I, together in life
so there's nothing I wouldn't do,
to make you my wife.

[Chorus]
Won't you give me forever to show
all of the love I have here for you.
And if you give me my reason for living
to love you, I love you, I do.

With this ring, I'm bound.
And I'll promise that I'll never let you down.
To family and friends and the Lord above,
I will swear I'll be true to you,
to give you my love.

[Chorus]
Won't you give me forever to show
all of the love I have here for you.
And if you give me my reason for living
to love you, I love you, I do.

Oh baby, I love you, forever and ever I do.

Won't you give me forever to show
all of the love I have here for you.
And if you give me my reason for living
To love you, I love you, I do.

To love you, I love you, I do.

To love you, I love you, I do.





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  1. D.... P....

    I'm walking down the aisle to this song in my wedding and November of 2020. So romantic and melodic. Rest in peace James Ingram.

  2. S.... K....

    I love this song! Sang it to my husband on our wedding day, almost 19 years ago this month. What a beautiful ode to love!

  3. A.... K....

    The best wedding song ever-God Bless you Mr Ingram.

  4. W.... P....

    I song this for my wife Terese. I can't sing, but she cried for my attempt or wanted me to stop, but I got her anyway..

  5. R.... N....

    Lovely song. It'll be forever cherished

  6. H.... P....

    That was perfect!
    Beautiful!

  7. J.... D....

    The first I heard this song I fell inlove with it how I wish I know this song b4 so we can have it of me Ang my husband day when easy it married... I love it RIP JAMES INGRAM ... YOU WILL BE MISSED

  8. R.... S....

    I heard this song for the first time at a very low point in my life! This is the most beautiful love song of all time

  9. M.... ....

    Good song. A vocal favorite, Mr Ingram, and a talented pianist, Mr Tesh. Good collaboration.

  10. A.... M....

    I lost you this morning and this was suppose to be our wedding song 💔

  11. G.... H....

    Powerful Superb....!! John Tesh excellent there on the piano... RIP James Ingram... My all favourite song....

  12. R.... W....

    Sang this to my wife on our wedding day and guess who cried ....this guy!!!

  13. r.... ....

    beautiful song

  14. S.... C....

    I wish I had Ingrams voice...the perfect male singing voice.

  15. m.... ....

    Such a beautiful, timeless Classic!!!

  16. M.... M....

    I can remember when this song first came out. It was and is one of the loveliest love songs ever. I still want to use it soon when that time comes. James was probably my favorite but John Tesh was just as good. I await one of his concerts in my area.

  17. B.... O....

    Really nice song. ♥️

  18. M.... K....

    A true talent. RIP, Mr. Ingram.

  19. J.... R....

    I love you see you on the flip side.

  20. h.... t....

    RIP James Ingram

  21. D.... W....

    🌹🌹After looking at this video yes this truly ready to say I do! And yes who best to share my life with my better half and best friend in the world so give us our forever! I love you I love you I do! Beautifully made video touched my heart !💘💘👏👏

  22. P.... W....

    Iove you toooo!miss u!

  23. J.... E....

    ♥️RIP

  24. G.... B....

    So i sing this song at my friend wedding an everyone was so happy omg i miss james so much rip my bro.

  25. R.... P....

    This is one of the best (and most underrated) wedding songs ever! And I love James Ingram's and John Tesh's conversation at the end of the video!

  26. O.... R....

    This was one of our wedding. ..my God i love this song so much...Can't believe you are gone...RI P. My brother

  27. M.... J....

    If you grew up in the '80s, then you were brought during a time when true artist composed good music. James Ingram was the standard! His voice was the rarest of any voice that has ever been heard in this life. As a kid growing up in Boston I was blessed to have parents who had good taste. Their collection included the voices of so many artists, including James Ingram. I'm so glad that taste also spilled over into music. When I first heard this song I was driving, August 26,1998. I liked it so much until I had to pull over. The man as usual hit every note with regards to his voice. It was like magic. Now in the year of his death, Give Me Forever was one of the songs played at my wedding. Thank You for the years and the many good memories of your songs.

    There will never be another James Ingram!

  28. M.... T....

    My wedding song. Love it so much thanks James you RIP.

  29. r.... a....

    Truly one of the greatest voice in music, you blessed us with your gift and we will cherish it and remember you forever RIH. Condolences to your family. Thank you for so much beautiful music over the many years.

  30. T.... ....

    RIP James Ingram. No one will ever come close...

  31. D.... I....

    I woke up in the middle of the night to hearing this so so so beautiful song on Pandora, so I said to myself this so so so beautiful voice sounds like James Ingram . So I looked it up & said wow!! RIP Cuz.....You are in much better hands now forever more. I Love You...I Love You....I Do! ❤️🙏🏾❤️

  32. C.... M....

    Omg I’m in tears here !!! I just discovered this song. What a beautiful song omg. What a song!!!😪🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻😔

  33. D.... S....

    James you gave your forever to your wife Debra Robinson ❤️ 43 years or marriage

  34. C.... C....

    SO UNDERRATED

  35. N.... A....

    Wonderful song ever.. RIP James Ingram (1952-2019)

  36. c.... a....

    James will be missed

  37. M.... J....

    RIP James Ingram.

  38. R.... M....

    Love this Song. Beautifully done. RIP James. Love You always

  39. E.... A....

    I love his voice and this is one my favorite songs. R.I.H Mr. Ingram.

  40. S.... H....

    RIP James Ingram. Thanks for this song. Twas my wedding song.

  41. J.... K....

    Love this song, came here after hearing about your passing. Rest with the angels James Ingram...

  42. J.... D....

    Sleep well James Ingram

    😢😢😢

  43. V.... C....

    Hard to believe James Ingram is gone! This collaboration is one of the greatest wedding songs of all time! R.I.P. James.😥😥😥

  44. F.... ....

    RIP James Ingram. Thank you for the memories. See you on the other side. 😇

  45. n.... ....

    Good night Sir, James Ingram. xo

  46. C.... V....

    R.I.P. to one of the all time greats! 😥

  47. T.... M....

    This was my wedding song. RIP JAMES INGRAM

  48. A.... S....

    RIP God bless

  49. D.... P....

    Rest In Peace Legend....

  50. R.... E....

    RIP JAMES INGRAM - we had this song in our wedding. it was a blessing to many.

  51. C.... T....

    Beautiful, walked down the aisle 2003 ro this song. RiP Mr. Ingram

  52. G.... M....

    RIP JAMES INGRAM...

    G.... M....

    Thanks Mr. Tesh I love your music as well.

  53. Y.... ....

    Forever will remember you Mr. Ingram. Thank you. Especially as a little girl listening to your music. Always in my heart..❤❤

  54. C.... D....

    He could really sing. RIP

  55. D.... W....

    Our wedding song...sorry to hear about the passing of James Ingram.

  56. T.... T....

    R.I.P. James. R&B has truly lost a legend.

  57. K.... B....

    Underrated song. RIP James 1/29/19. ❤

  58. S.... L....

    RIP James Ingram

  59. k.... ....

    This was the song my husband and I had our first dance to almost 20 years ago. James Ingram had an amazing voice and this song means a lot to me and my husband.

  60. j.... ....

    Listening in 2019, in memory of James Ingram. Beautiful song with John Tesh playing piano.

  61. k.... p....

    Two of the Greatest musicians of my time and one gained his wings today... I'm really sad but grateful that at 43 I can say I've enjoyed amazing musicianship!! Vocals, Orchestra and Pianist!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😢❤❤

  62. L.... ....

    RIP James

  63. J.... H....

    RIP to James Ingram. (1952-2019)

    J.... H....

    I don't think there will ever be another singer of that quality.

  64. B.... ....

    This is a great song. I didn't realize it was John Tesh too until just now. Looked it up to reminisce about James and how I sang this at my wedding. Thanks John and RIP James Ingram.

  65. m.... ....

    Oh No! Just got the news he passed away today:! Jan 29, 2019! Oh my God! R.I.P My favorite song here!

  66. t.... ....

    Used this song in our wedding in Oct 1999. RIP James, you will be missed.

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

    had this song played at my wedding.. RIP James

    A.... C....

    Walked down the aisle 2003 to this song. Just beautiful. RiP

    A.... C....

    I walked down the aisle as well to this song August 2015 so beautiful RIP James Ingram😢

  68. K.... B....

    Was our wedding song for all the same reasons

  69. W.... P....

    This was my wedding song, but now divorced. Is it appropriate to request this song again after 11 years. Also no near plans for marriage but just wondering.

    W.... P....

    Sorry about your divorce Wilda, but happy to hear you are still enjoying this song.

  70. k.... ....

    I'm a happily married dude and I tear up w/this romantic song. Says what I feel (45 yrs!) with my wife. We need to learn to cherish our loves...

    k.... ....

    As a happily married woman (9years) i agree with you sir.

  71. R.... R....

    Still listening 2018!!

  72. M.... C....

    This is going to be my wife's and i wedding song in 80 days

    M.... C....

    Congratulations! :)

    M.... C....

    @John Tesh thank you

  73. A.... E....

    I absolutely love this song.. I walked down the isle to marry my hunny to this song.. 16 years later we r still together

  74. M.... J....

    Love this song!

  75. M.... N....

    Thanks, ForTheWin!, for that article about Roundball Rock. When you mention Give Me Forever, I had to check it out, and now I've discovered another beautiful song. Mr. Tesh, you are a legend!

  76. c.... w....

    Sang this to my wife on our wedding day in 1999! Still married, still madly in love with her and will keep the covenant we made till death!

    c.... w....

    Congratulations Colin. :)

  77. P.... ....

    I would loved to have had this playing for our wedding, Jeanette 😢

  78. E.... L....

    We women, only want this and we return it, 50 times.
    No taking for granted.

  79. E.... L....

    Maybe Again.

  80. R.... S....

    I remember the very first time I heard this song. Personally, I was in a low period in life. It wasn’t until years later that I met the love of my life. This song is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever heard. God bless you John Tesh, James Ingram!

  81. L.... B....

    The only dance at my wedding was to this song. Our wedding bands have each other's name and the words Forever I Do

  82. J.... W....

    Most beautiful song ever ❤️

  83. J.... G....

    I'm really trying to download this song but I can't..

  84. E.... C....

    won't you give me forever?

  85. C.... F....

    I thought I had to find a wedding song...but my husband found this one just like we found each other..ill always love this song😊

  86. h.... p....

    thanks James you help me through the difficult times

  87. J.... W....

    So Beautiful! What a Perfect Wedding Song, for any couple. Lovely and so sincere, too!

  88. E.... A....

    I love this song. It was my wedding song on April 4, 2009. Now that my husband, James,  has died (April 23, 2017), this song means more to me than it did to me eight years ago, He gave me a reason for living and I will love him forever.

  89. S.... G....

    Correction, MASTERPIECE!🎶🎶🎶🎶

  90. S.... G....

    Mastepiece........

  91. E.... L....

    James Ingram has a God blessed and Godgiven voice , He and his music are a blessing to those who hear him sing. may God bless him and may James return unto God a percentage of his cash royalties to carry forth God's word.

  92. S.... C....

    Musicianship and performance of this quality is mainly LOST on the artists of today.

    S.... C....

    Yea, ballads like this come off from powerful vocals and authentic songwriting since the 90's had some real struggle therefore creating profound creativity. Today's world has its comfort which makes most artists rely too much on their producers, so we get recycled tunes more than true music. Even so, the emotional ones today come across as too wimpy and defeatist. Do you even listen to Ed Sheeran's new stuff? Jaysus, it's depressing stuff. Somebody just end his life. Like sentimental ballads then has its minor progression but all tend to integrate some pride to it. Mostly, the use of grand piano is what made it rich.

  93. M.... ....

    I love this song, and the ending where James makes John jump always gives me a chuckle.

  94. M.... M....

    This is my First Dance song for my wedding, I love. it!!

  95. N.... J....

    This is a true love song. Such a fantastic duo. I dedicate this to my dear wife. Thanks baby. I also dedicate it to you. Nick is my world.. We said I Do on 3/31/17.

  96. K.... M....

    this was wedding song over 20 yrs if he were with me. May he rest in peace, one of the prettiest songs I have ever heard. I cry when I hear it, our first dance. He would have been 51 this past march.

  97. N.... R....

    :) oh man.........................goose bumps