Introduction
On December 4, 2021, country‑music legend George Strait paused his “Strait to Vegas” concert at T‑Mobile Arena to honor a profoundly personal milestone — his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, Norma. As the spotlight shone on her in the audience, Strait affectionately told the crowd, “So I was 19 years old… I knew this girl, Norma, she was 17, really hot. We went to Mexico and eloped… fifty years ago today.” With that, he dedicated the performance of his signature ballad, “I Cross My Heart,” to Norma — eliciting heartfelt applause and the audience passionately singing along .
Originally recorded by George Strait for the 1992 film Pure Country, “I Cross My Heart” was penned by Steve Dorff and Eric Kaz. Released as the album’s lead single in September 1992, it climbed to No. 1 on US and Canadian country charts and has since become a modern classic. Though Bette Midler cut an earlier version in 1984, it never saw official release; Strait’s heartfelt rendition cemented the song in country‑music history .
That December night in Vegas, as he strummed familiar chords, the line “In all the world, you’ll never find a love as true as mine” resonated not just as lyrics but as a testament to half a century of shared life. After the song, Strait simply smiled at Norma and declared, “Happy anniversary,” capping the tribute with genuine warmth and emotion.
This unexpected yet moving serenade showcased the depth of George and Norma’s bond — a relationship that began in junior high in Pearsall, Texas, led them to elope in Mexico, and endured through military service, family-building, and global stardom . What unfolded that night was more than a concert—it was a celebration of enduring love, the power of music to mark life’s greatest milestones, and the heartfelt sincerity that has defined George Strait’s storied career.
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Lyrics
Our love is unconditional, we knew it from the start
I see it in your eyes, you can feel it from my heart
From here on after let’s stay the way we are right now
And share all the love and laughter that a lifetime will allow
I cross my heart and promise to
Give all I’ve got to give to make all your dreams come true
In all the world you’ll never find a love as true as mine
You will always be the miracle that makes my life complete
And as long as there’s a breath in me
I’ll make yours just as sweet
As we look into the future, it’s as far as we can see
So let’s make each tomorrow be the best that it can be
I cross my heart and promise to
Give all I’ve got to give to make all your dreams come true
In all the world you’ll never find, a love as true as mine
And if along the way we find a day it starts to storm
You’ve got the promise of my love to keep you warm
In all the world you’ll never find, a love as true as mine
A love as true as mine