Introduction
Released on March 18, 1999, “Write This Down” is the second single from George Strait’s album Always Never the Same. The track was written by Nashville songwriters Dana Hunt Black and the late Kent Robbins, and produced by Tony Brown alongside Strait himself .
The song became Strait’s 35th No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, where it remained at the top for four weeks—from June 19 to July 10, 1999—marking the final chart‑topping single of the 1990s for him . It also crossed over into the mainstream, reaching No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, and earned the distinction of multi‑platinum certification (2× Platinum) from the RIAA .
Lyrically, the song is a tender plea: urging the listener to “write this down” and remember the affirmation of love, serving as both a romantic keepsake and a timeless reminder. Its warm instrumentation—tangible country guitars with subtle steel licks—complements Strait’s polished baritone, underscoring the emotionally grounded narrative .
The official music video, directed by Deaton Flanigen, Bill Young, and Jack Hattingh, captures the authenticity of Strait’s on‑stage presence. Filmed during a live performance at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, it premiered in mid‑1999 and reflects the deep connection between Strait and his audience .
“Write This Down” remains a standout in Strait’s discography—not only as a chart‑topping hit, but also as a signature live favorite. It solidified his reputation for choosing heartfelt, relatable material, ensuring his legacy as country music’s enduring romantic storyteller—part of what earned him the nickname “King of Country.”
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Lyrics
I never saw the end in sight
Fools are kind of blind
Thought everything was going alright
But I was running out of time
‘Cause you had one foot out the door
I swear I didn’t see
But if you’re really going away
Here’s some final words from me
Baby, write this down
Take a little note to remind you in case you didn’t know
Tell yourself I love you and I don’t want you to goBest gifts for your loved ones
Write this down
Take my words and read ’em every day, keep ’em close by
Don’t you let ’em fade away
So you’ll remember what I forgot to say
Write this down
I’ll sign it at the bottom of the page
I’ll swear under oath
‘Cause every single word is true
And I think you need to know
So use it as a bookmark, stick it on your ‘frigerator door
Hang it in a picture frame up above the mantel
Where you’ll see it for sure
Baby, write this down
Take a little note to remind you in case you didn’t know
Tell yourself I love you and I don’t want you to goBest gifts for your loved ones
Write this down
Take my words and read ’em every day, keep ’em close by
Don’t you let ’em fade away
So you’ll remember what I forgot to say
Write this down
You can find a chisel, I can find a stone
Folks will be reading these words
Long after we’re gone
Baby, write this down
Take a little note to remind you in case you didn’t know
Tell yourself I love you and I don’t want you to goBest gifts for your loved ones
Write this down
Take my words and read ’em every day, keep ’em close by
Don’t you let ’em fade away
So you’ll remember what I forgot to say
Write this down
Oh I love you and I don’t want you to go
Baby write this down