Johnny Mathis - 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 a 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 we know we're always changing
Why should it be the same?
And tell me how year after year
You're sure your heart will fall apart
Each time you hear her name

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

If you can be the best of lovers
Yet be the best of friends
If we can try with everyday to make it better
As it grows, with any luck, then I suppose
The music never ends

I know the way I feel for her, it's now or never
(How do you keep the music playing?)
(How do you make it last?)
The more I love, the more that I'm afraid
That in her eyes, I may not see forever, forever

If you can be the best of lovers
Yet be the best of friends
If we can try with everyday to make it better
As it grows, with any luck, then I suppose
The music never, never, never ends





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  1. M.... P....

    I must add that Barbara Streisand is right

  2. i.... ....

    i'm going to buy this dvd fast.

  3. N.... ....

    The twelfth of never was played as my wedding march. Johnny was wonderful. I wish i could say the same for the groom. LOL!

  4. N.... ....

    I was so very privileged to be a native New Yorker where I ran into everyone. As a professional at the age of 15 I met great and sweet really famous artists who became my older sisters, brothers and family. I was truly blessed and very grateful. I'm just sorry that those days are gone. Peace!

  5. h.... m....

    U guys should listen to Shirley bassey’s version..OMG i cried tons...But this rendition is beautiful too

  6. J.... M....

    I have listened to Mr Mathis since the 50’s. I have lived a single life but always said I would marry Johnny. For any human to live such a wonderful life it would have been an honor just to have met him. Before I die I wish there was a way that I could personally meet him. He is and has always been an amazing entertainer the best

  7. M.... C....

    I'love whenhesing beauitfulsong

  8. S.... B....

    Johnny has been my favorite singer for over 55 years. In my book, no other male singer comes even close to his unique gift of song.

  9. H.... S....

    I love him! The best Singer in the world!

  10. E.... O....

    This belongs to Joe longthorne .....although Johnny is fab.....

  11. G.... L....

    Johnny The Best Solo Singer Ever Pete Sr

  12. L.... R....

    💕🎶💕🎶💕🎶💕🎶💕🎶💕🌹

  13. J.... R....

    Voice of an angel and of many generations thank you so much Johnny for the music

  14. I.... S....

    Just saw incredible Johnny a couple of weeks ago in San Diego at his concert. I'm 66, and discovered this amazing, modest man with his heavenly voice and looks only this year. To me, he was so handsome at this age ("Just look at you, Johnny!"). I didn't have the best seat at the concert, but I could close my eyes and imagine that I was listening to the younger Johnny here in this video. Happy 84th birthday, Johnny (September 30th) and God bless you and all your fans for many years to come--Ilene in New Mexico.

  15. V.... J....

    I know the way l feel for you is now or never

  16. V.... J....

    Looks like you are busy September 28th, 2019 or we would hire you to sing this sing at my daughter's wedding. l know this has to be one of the best songs for them. They are playing god only knows for her dance with her dad. The song by the great Brian Wilson of the Beach. Boys.

  17. V.... J....

    My daughter is getting married September 28th, 2019 in Boston, wish you could sing for it. it will be spectacular.

  18. V.... J....

    Sensitive 💓

  19. B.... J....

    Remember watching this show live. Good memories.

  20. C.... R....

    Such memories.

  21. J.... A....

    Never ending...

  22. B.... K....

    The most beautiful love song sung by the great Johnny Mathis!

  23. J.... B....

    JOHNNY MATHIS IS A ROMANCE SINGER. I LOVE HIS MUSIC. LOVE THIS SONG ALOT.

  24. j.... d....

    I hope Michel Legrand got to hear Johnny Mathis work his magic with that wonderful song Legrand wrote.

  25. A.... B....

    One of the best singers in the world

  26. S.... W....

    so, so very good

  27. V.... L....

    Tive oportunidade de ir a uma apresentação deste grande cantor em Recife. Divino

  28. T.... ....

    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)

    T.... ....

    Thanks so much for giving us the beautiful lyrics.

    T.... ....

    Thanks so much for the lyrics!

  29. S.... M....

    The "Mathis Magic". What can be more than that? Nothing.

  30. F.... S....

    WHEN MY MOM WAS A YOUNG GIRL. SHE WORKED AS A USHER AT A MOVIE THEATER. N SHE MET MR MATHIS HE WAS SUPPOSED TO TAKE MY MOM AND ANOTHER GIRL TO LUNCH. INSTEAD HE WENT TO THEIR BOSS AND ALMOST GOT THEM FIRED FOR BOTHERING HIM! POINT HES A GREAT SINGER. WASN'T A NICE MAN BACK THEN.

  31. B.... J....

    Great song...great singer.

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

    Querido Johnny Mathis I love your songs and your velvet voice. You bring me back my youth . Full of dreams.

  33. E.... L....

    You love guides you two. Two persons and
    One heart. Trusts, Compassion, moral support, communication, unselfish love, a deep abiding love and lover, telepathic, not smothering. Tall bill, can be achieved.

  34. V.... R....

    Una gran interpretacion de un gran interprete se sensibilidad y amor por el canto y la musica quedan ampliamente demostrados como muchos de su generacion romantica en usa

  35. G.... T....

    Can it be done better than this? I've heard this song done by all the great singers and this is the best of the best.

  36. e.... f....

    For all the years of listening joy—thank you

  37. J.... F....

    Johnny Mathis has the voice blessed by God.👏

  38. A.... S....

    Linda música e cantor excepcional!

  39. S.... W....

    The magic of this lovely man never ends.Will love you for ever Johnny and never tire of listening to your gorgeous voice.God Bless you.xxx🥰💕

  40. B.... R....

    so good he is with singing

  41. M.... E....

    Oh my I’m crying 😭

  42. M.... H....

    This is Breathtaking Thank You Johnny Mathis 🌹♥️

  43. B.... P....

    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 will fall apart
    Each time you hear his name?
    I know the way I feel for you it's 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 then I suppose
    The music never ends
    I know, the way I feel for you
    It's 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 then I suppose
    The music never ends

  44. T.... M....

    How do you keep the music playing. With any luck that it supposed the music will never end. What a beautiful lyrics and the best singer ever....

  45. R.... B....

    ❤️❤️❤️🎵🎶❤️🌹🌹🌹👏👏

  46. V.... J....

    You are such a gift to the musical world, and only those in touch with great music can really appreciate this. The pure 💓 emotion and energy you put into this song is awe-inspiring.

  47. g.... r....

    One of the most beautiful songs ever sung by one of the most beautiful voices ever. Tears.

  48. T.... C....

    Johnny Mathis : One of my favourite singers of all times.

  49. M.... S....

    love just says what can not be said here …… among an audience..... hearing...….. the words ;love wants to say to you ….. if you are listening.... to me …….

  50. G.... L....

    One of the best singer ever...

  51. E.... R....

    Johnny's singing with emotion and sings to perfection no matter what he sings is so beautiful! I took up
    Music years ago and love to hear all his songs on here! Thank you Johnny for sharing your singing to
    the world! Keep Singing!

  52. L.... R....

    🎶🎶❤❤❤❤🎶🎶😢😔😊. Thank You Johnny.

  53. K.... B....

    HOW DO YOU KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING? KEEP LISTENING TO IT♥

  54. K.... B....

    MR, MATHIS, I KEEP WATCHING THIS VIDEO, YOU LOOK GOOD AND YOU SOUND GOOD....PLUS THE ORCHESTRA SOUNDS GOOD ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

  55. C.... C....

    The best ever!!!!!

  56. V.... Z....

    💖Demais! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  57. C.... C....

    Simply the best

  58. C.... R....

    I will always love him.

  59. N.... ....

    Johnny,we all love you, and played your music to dream of the great
    love we'll soon meet. Even my dad, who was a singer, Loved your
    music. Dad loved my favorites and couldn't deal with my brother's
    classical music. He was "hip". My talented, cool dad loved your music and he had excellent taste.

  60. G.... F....

    2018 and still loving & listening to "the best ever"

  61. V.... e....

    Johnny mathis is one of my all time favorite singer...what a voice...

  62. G.... W....

    HOW DO YOU KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING, listen to Johnny mathis thats who .AWESOME AWESOME.

  63. T.... &....

    Maravilhoso
    Nao tem igual Deus te de muita muita saude amo

  64. R.... ....

    I totally agree w/Barbra Streisand. Such a smooth singer and
    always so relaxed - an unusual voice. An absolutely great singer/performer!

  65. M.... ....

    Wonderful Lyrics. Wonderful Melody. Wonderful Singer.
    What else can you ask for?
    Love you Johnny. Always have, always will.

  66. G.... K....

    ~Mathis Always ~Always Mathis~

  67. H.... B....

    wow wow Johnny Mathis knock this song out of the ballpark thank you mr. Mathis skip boardley jr. God bless you

  68. J.... H....

    Thank you Jonny for being an integrable part of.my life. My parents adored you as do I. I know every song😊

  69. e.... c....

    What a great song so full of feelings and the greatest singer ever lov him

  70. V.... J....

    I am at breakfast with the Beatles......😎 With Chris, love the music...but Johnny Mathis is up there with the best.

  71. e.... c....

    Best song and best singer he's the best love jonny

  72. M.... D....

    this is the Johnny Mathis I remember in the 1950's

  73. A.... A....

    Johnny Mathis and Nate King Cole are some of the singers ever in my opinion

  74. P.... M....

    johnny rules

  75. D.... C....

    love this

  76. V.... J....

    September baby

  77. A.... A....

    I have been listening to Johnny Mattis for a very long time. I love him and his music. It doesn't get any better than Johnny Mattis and his music,One of the Best

  78. C.... W....

    Johnny Mathis, you have enriched my life and endowed with a warmth, a sensitivity and tenderness that sometimes I wonder what I did to relieve such blessing.
    I heard you first around 1956 at age 17 singing I thing One God, around the same time you sang A Tree.
    You have ripened gracefully, physically and vocally, it's only natural that the sweet wine should preserve the barrel.
    Thank you Johnny.
    Chris. Barbados

  79. C.... B....

    Great singer, man good looking. And he is no youngest. God Bless You!

  80. G.... G....

    What a song! What an orchestra! What an unbelievable talent!

  81. R.... F....

    Johnny Mathis has been my favorite singer for years. He is without a doubt the tops.

  82. D.... M....

    Bro was his sound man for 28 years. John is a sound engineers dream. Love you John. Mom loved this song. ❤️

  83. J.... M....

    Johnny is greatest singer of all been listen to him for many many years!

  84. P.... L....

    Strepitoso, meraviglioso!!!

  85. K.... C....

    He is so adorable !

  86. N.... ....

    His voice is just as beautiful now than it was years ago …

  87. a.... ....

    I have loved this man for 61 years... my first album was Open Fire and Two Guitars.. saw him in concert 3 times
    ...

  88. M.... G....

    Orquestra fantástica.

  89. D.... R....

    I SANG ALONG, AND ENJOYED THE MOMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!

  90. M.... G....

    Ele é maravilhoso.

  91. r.... ....

    Johnny has made so many great recordings but this for me is one of his best. Brilliant

  92. D.... S....

    Wonderful singer! Wonderful song!

  93. S.... W....

    To me, he sounds as if he is singing from his soul.

  94. K.... C....

    I first heard Chances Are when I was 10 years old and I fell in love with the man and his beautiful voice. I have never heard this before but it had made me fall in love again . what a precious man.

  95. L.... B....

    Johnny tells a picture in his songs

  96. A.... D....

    I love this song the way John sings it. Play it quite often. Thank you for giving me memories.

  97. b.... c....

    followed this man since i was 16 yrs old .i am now 70 yrs old never tired of his music
    so many of his cds and records

  98. t.... s....

    Pure singer