Al Jarreau - Never Givin' Up Lyrics






I've been afraid that I had missed the
chance of a lifetime
And by the way
I've tumbled with romance, girl,
And I don't cry-
But now I'm

Searching every star
(I go on)
Searching near and far
(every dawn)
'Til I find our one
Spirit flying high-
Flying high,

I'll never give it up,
Never gonna give it up
Even when this life is over
Never give it up-
Never gonna give it up
Even when this life is over
Never give it up,
Never gonna give it up
Even when this life is over
I'll be content in time

I'm gonna be content in time

And so today, I think I'll take the
chance of a lifetime
And by the way,
I'm falling for romance girl,
and I don't mind
How much I cry

I'm reaching for the sun
(angels sing)
Love has just begun
(who would think)
Two could turn to one
Spirit flying high-
Flying high

Never gonna give it up...
No no no-no, not I





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  1. G.... t....

    he was so popular in 80th in Soviet Union when i was growing up.great musician.!RIP

  2. J.... B....

    Maraming salamat po AL JARREAU sa musika ng sa ating buhay

  3. C.... M....

    Just an all out feel good song. RIH Al and thank you for your talent.

  4. E.... S....

    Love this AL J

  5. R.... C....

    Al music will last forever. It never gets old. I am never going to give it up..RIP. AL

  6. S.... M....

    Yes I did do the dishes and suck some dick. 🌰🌰🌙🌙✔️🍼🍼🚺🚻🏃🏃🍤🍤

  7. P.... A....

    RIP. So underrated and under appreciated 😔😔😔😔New generation will never know the gem that he was. It’s 2019 still jamming !!! He sang one of the song , soundtrack of my life

  8. S.... ....

    Sounds nice and loud on My cheap earbuds!

    "I'll be content in tiii-iiime!"

  9. M.... M....

    Al jarreau was his own radio station,he did so much with his voice and left you in awe, always dug this cut and the whole tone and feel,rip

  10. C.... T....

    Merci AL Jarreau

  11. C.... H....

    Oh HOW I LOVED HIM HIS MUSIC WAS AMAZING!!!!!

  12. A.... C....

    Uplifting, beautiful lyrics & music. Lovely man

  13. M.... D....

    Excelente la musica

  14. S.... N....

    I love this cut.

  15. C.... J....

    Beautiful

  16. S.... N....

    Al Jarreau will always be my favorite. And his music continues to live on.

  17. D.... H....

    I love your music Al Jarreau. RIP.

  18. B.... H....

    i love his music so much. this song one of my favorites. Singing in Heaven no doubt.

  19. B.... W....

    Incredible memories!!!! NO OTHER!!!! REST IN POWER AL JARREAU

  20. R.... S....

    Al never ceases to amaze fans and listeners who hear his songs wherever they go. RIP, Mr. Jarreau!!!

  21. R.... S....

    I have several of his albums between 1977 to 1988.

  22. w.... ....

    toujours avec nous (always with us)

  23. E.... G....

    You the man big guy. By people's.😘😘😘😘😘

  24. D.... J....

    Living in Central America, and Stereo Azul and Rey was jamming, also myself.

  25. S.... N....

    My,my some kind of music.Does something for me,kind of surreal. Miss him so much,RIP AL!!

  26. B.... C....

    OMG ! Fantastic song ! Never forget you Al ! RIP.

  27. E.... G....

    All good in my world, finely got it right, thanks to big Al Jarreau 1974.👨‍💻👨‍💻👨‍💻👨‍💻👨‍💻👨‍💻👨‍💻

  28. M.... M....

    Al jarreau was a walking instrumental,rip to a all time great

  29. S.... R....

    My God man….where and what happened to music and songs just like this one nowadays? I missed the 70's and the 80's so very much. Life back then was so much more simpler and easier. Nice and good music that will hit your very soul because of its lyrics...

  30. a.... g....

    I met Al one evening (1980 maybe) at the Conrad Hilton in Chicago - he was just sitting in one of the bars. I recognized him, we chatted briefly....I got his autograph, I was so thrilled....Never Givin' Up is my very favorite song - the instruments are so awesome, especially the piano and strings....so beautiful

  31. R.... C....

    thank God for you AL. R.I.P

  32. W.... W....

    This is the Song that 1st Caught my Eye with Al Jarreau in June 1980, when Radio Stations Played it, After this Album, "This Time" came out in the Spring of 1980, he Blew up After that in the 80's with his Music.

  33. b.... j....

    Who would thumb this down? Good grief...

  34. K.... P....

    Never has the world needed something so uplifting as the music of Mr. Al Jarreau. Such a breath of fresh air!!

  35. R.... D....

    Um Clássico

  36. R.... A....

    Thanks Al J ! Used to hear sounds and bits of your music when i was in 8th grade and I just found out by listening to many of your songs Just How Above The Curve You We're, ARE And Forever in Heaven! Thanks Al! You Truly Inspired Me!!!!!

  37. C.... ....

    AJ was a gift to us...I was in love once and this song always takes me back to that time:) RIP

  38. C.... H....

    I remember in 1978 when at the Greek Theater in Berkeley CA he apologized to us for selling out. He was never the same after that.
    sold out.

  39. A.... T....

    This song is my theme song to NEVER EVER give up! It hums in the back of my brain no matter the challenge!

  40. A.... C....

    I know he was around a while when this song came out but this was the first song I heard by him. It got airplay on the R&B station. I guess it was jazzy but could pass as a R&B single. I thought ‘man, he’s great!!!’

  41. J.... J....

    Many years ago, I went to US Navy basic training. My first event after completing my training was an Al Jarreau Concert. What a celebration, Thank you Natalie Saunders. Brother Al, you are greatly missed. Grace & Peace.

  42. J.... P....

    I have to say thank you to my cousin Jay Anthony who introduced me to Al Jarreau music Back in 77 or 78 and I haven't turned back since I've caught Al Jarreau at least 8 times in concert and never not one time was disappointed my cousin the DJ from poor Woods on 35th and Indiana Chicago baby

  43. R.... R....

    Jarreau, only one do do it like he did!

  44. R.... R....

    Susan @Rayan pray u guys are doing well.No one can miss him more then u two!)

  45. Y.... W....

    Left behind a huge legacy and zillions of fans !! Love you Al, awesome, beautiful, gifted and talented soul and spirit!

  46. S.... M....

    (Wow)good music or time god bless America

  47. P.... S....

    Mr. Al jerrau tear heaven. I love song you

  48. L.... B....

    i love this song

    L.... B....

    Lalaine Belmonte I am playing it now I Love it

    L.... B....

    Idem,indémodable!!!!!

  49. T.... m....

    I had bought this LP among so many others! I haven't felt the motivation to buy anything since the 80's and early 90's Im not missing a thing judging by what Ive heard on youtube...nothing.

  50. R.... L....

    An artiste that can never be replaced , I love all of Als music, made us happy through the years … RIP bro ..

  51. L.... F....

    Love this song!!! This man had a way to smooth out a melody with his immense talent!!! Miss him!!!

  52. R.... H....

    💍💞❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💚💞💍

  53. G.... L....

    Steve Gadd...

  54. R.... R....

    When I hear this man sing,it brings joy to my soul!)

    R.... R....

    Reese Reese me To

  55. m.... ....

    I love the beginning! 😻😻

  56. S.... ?....

    0:57

    I'll never give it up, never gonna give it up, (even when this life is over)

    I swear that part loops in my head all the time! I love it!!!!

    S.... ?....

    Sim ? Never give up

  57. D.... B....

    this song went to #26 on the R&B charts in 1980!!!

  58. L.... L....

    There is more MUSIC in this cut than what was played on the radio in America this day 3/20/18

  59. N.... P....

    I remember I loved this song as a kid on 1st release. Lost track until Th. 1-25-18, 3 decades later. I'll never give up my memories of this great singer now touching the Face of God. Thanks for sharing this here on YouTube.

  60. h.... c....

    still sounds great in2018,never gonna give up

  61. A.... C....

    Another great artist we sadly lost in 2017.

  62. r.... ....

    AL. You were the Greatest. The King Of Skat. This Was Your Greatest Song. I Loved You So Much. God Bless You Brother! You Brought Me So Much Happiness. Never Givin' Up. I Can't Thank You Enough, So, So Awesome. Nobody Can Touch You!!

  63. D.... S....

    "THIS IS SUCH A GREAT & HAPPY SONG OF REMEMBER" ... "MISS YOU AL, WITH ALL MY HEART" ... DJS - 11/19/17

  64. A.... T....

    ok ok ok

  65. C.... J....

    Who do you mean

  66. D.... J....

    Saw Al it the North Sea Jazz Festival when I was in the Air Force l. AMAZING!

  67. I.... S....

    linda de maissssss

  68. C.... J....

    His music is so amazing loved from the first my x gave lp

  69. F.... G....

    Since 1983 for me. Thank you Al Jarreau. I listen to your music to this day. This music is everlasting. My mother introduced me to your music, hopefully y'all have met since you're both in heaven. You are easily a LEGEND. We're NEVER GIVIN YOU UP!!

  70. s.... d....

    I MEET AL JARREAU IN ROME IN 1984....WAS A FANTASTIC PERSON AND A REAL SINGER...

  71. G.... M....

    Thank you god for this guy rest well sir and thank u inspirational song

  72. J.... C....

    Wow! Love this tune, love all Jarreau tunes! Thanks for sharing. En 1981, Al Jarreau conseguía su primera nominación a un @RecordingAcad en la categoría R&B con "Never Givin' Up", que era nominado a 'Mejor Interpretación Masculina de R&B', pero en esa ocasión lo perdió ante George Benson con su "Give Me the Night". El tema abría su cuarto álbum "This Time", el segundo con la Warner, y precedía a su exitoso "Breakin' Away" editado un año después. Como le echo de menos!!! #GrammyNominee #RnB #SmoothVocals

  73. T.... ....

    How do you can dislike this ??

    T.... ....

    I've learned that there are people are there who like nothing. Really, their mission is to just press the dislike button. Or maybe their racist. I mean it's a free country so you can choose whatever but the dislike button people...there is something a little troubling about a lot of them. They like to go against the grain of norms. Yes, I've taken the time to watch them closely.

  74. K.... H....

    Thanks Al for this album! it's still a big part of me! My four kids heard your songs before they learned their ABC'S

  75. D.... L....

    This is the best song I remember by Al. I listen to it every chance I get. My homey from Milwaukee. Donna M. Lewis

    D.... L....

    Donna Lewis the Bay area always claims but most don't know he's from Milwaukee

  76. L.... W....

    I do believe that he's still hasn't given it up. Never.
    Miss you Mr. Jarreau.

  77. M.... H....

    Just a magnificent voice, how lucky we were to know that the voice was only half as wonderful as the man himself. What joy he gave to all of us. God bless Mr. Jarreau RIP

    That
    magnificent voice, how lucky we were to know that the voice was only
    half as wonderful as the man himself. What joy he gave to all of us.
    God bless al n his family. - See more at:
    http://www.legacy.com/ns/al-jarreau-obituary/184114588#sthash.jA5SAQsE.dpuf

  78. J.... J....

    im 45 years of age i liked mr. jarreau music from a kid always had a ear for good music.

    J.... J....

    R.ip sir.

  79. L.... C....

    My guy! The only true one of a kind. RIH! You and all you bring will truly be missed!!!

  80. L.... L....

    ANGELS and PERHAPS, PERHAPS, MAYBE even THE CREATOR present in studio

  81. M.... H....

    Absolutely marvelous!

  82. T.... J....

    A truly remarkable singer, but after watching him perform live, I had a greater appreciation for his gift! RIP Al

  83. T.... G....

    Al 🎶🎤🎵🎼💝💝🌷🌷🌻Jarreau

  84. T.... ....

    one of the great people of all time.

  85. H.... L....

    We will never forget you. #onelove❤

  86. A.... J....

    Big Al you played Murphy Law for me and my special lady at Fox Theater in 1985 in Detroit and we will remember you for ever.
    R I P Big Al from Art & Sharon Howard . Detroit Mich.

  87. R.... H....

    damn he was so smooth and jazzy

  88. L.... L....

    I've been Jamming to AL for decades. Never gonna give it up

  89. T.... ....

    looking forward to his next show

    T.... ....

    Mais quel ksos c'est pas possible !!!

    T.... ....

    Tu m'as bien fait marrer, Thibault, enfoiré va. :-D

  90. T.... ....

    Spéciale dédicace à Goulouk

  91. c.... r....

    adieu man !!!! so sad

  92. T.... E....

    All I'm just glad you was singing in my lifetime, you made the 70's the ultimate party!

  93. D.... L....

    Awesome song by my Milwaukee homey. Love you always my brother Al. Donna Lewis

  94. C.... T....

    Always 💕 his music..

  95. T.... G....

    AlJarreau 🌹💝🎼

  96. A.... L....

    the song of my youth

  97. R.... D....

    RIP my loving Legend.

    R.... D....

    Me Too !!!

  98. A.... D....

    I will truly miss miss him. I love his music.

  99. r.... a....

    The best song that i like

  100. p.... ....

    RIP Al Jareau--such a terrific, uplifting singer and great entertainer. Have been a fan for decades and still feel so happy listening to his wonderful voice! Will really miss him!