Introduction
From the opening chords of “I Cross My Heart,” it was clear this moment would be unforgettable—not just a concert performance, but a deeply personal tribute.
On December 4, 2021, during a sold-out residency show in Las Vegas at the T‑Mobile Arena, country legend George Strait paused his performance to publicly honor a milestone so rare in showbusiness: his 50th wedding anniversary with Norma Strait . He affectionately recalled meeting Norma in high school in Pearsall, Texas—him at 19, her at 17—and eloping in Mexico exactly five decades earlier . The audience gasped and cheered as Strait said, “We went to Mexico and eloped… 50 years ago today,” before launching into “I Cross My Heart” .
Originally released on September 28, 1992, “I Cross My Heart” was written by Steve Dorff and Eric Kaz and recorded for the film Pure Country, with the song closing both the movie and the hit album of the same name . A romantic ballad that topped the charts in the U.S. and Canada, it quickly became one of Strait’s signature anthems, earning praise as one of his greatest love songs.
By choosing this song for such a momentous occasion, Strait wove together professional triumph and personal devotion. His dedication of “I Cross My Heart” to Norma wasn’t just musical—it was a public declaration of lifelong love. Norma, seated in full view of the crowd, beamed as the King of Country serenaded her onstage .
This introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the song’s origins, its significance in George Strait’s career, and the enduring love story it helped soundtrack—one that spanned half a century of highs, lows, and unwavering devotion.
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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