“If You Ever Did Believe” (4:11) is Track 1 on the Practical Magic motion picture soundtrack, which was released on October 6, 1998.
About the Song
Stevie Nicks wrote “If You Ever Did Believe” in the 1970s. She gifted the song to singer-songwriter Louise Goffin, who recorded it for her second album Louise Goffin (1981). Stevie sang backup on Goffin’s version.
With the help and encouragement of Sheryl Crow, Stevie recorded her own version of the song for the Practical Magic motion picture soundtrack (1998). Reprise Records released a promotional single for “If You Ever Did Believe” to help promote the film.
Lyrics
You’ve left me now
And it’s seasoned my soul
And with every step you take
I watch another part of you go
I continue to build a wall
You were so strong, I fell to my knees
And I don’t think I can handle this at all
Well, one more night
I’d like to lie and hold you
Yes, and feel
To make you smile
I’d like to be there for you
Have you forgotten me?
And the days go by
Doing nothing about them
How much time
Will I have to spend?
My mind won’t rest
And I don’t sleep
Not even in my dreams
If you ever did believe for my sake
If you ever did believe
And the days go by
Doing nothing about them
How much time
Will I have to spend?
And the days go by
Doing nothing about them
How much time
Will I have to spend?
Well, one more night
I’d like to lie and hold you
Yes, and feel
To make you smile
I’d like to be there for you
Have you forgotten me?
Baby, don’t leave me
Baby, don’t leave me
Baby, don’t leave me
I’m down on my knees
Baby, don’t leave me
I’m begging you to please
Well, don’t leave me
I’m begging you to please
Baby, don’t leave me
(Stevie Nicks) © Welsh Witch Music
Promotional Video
Musicians & Credits
Backing Vocals: Lori Nicks, Sharon Celani
Bass Guitar: Tim Smith
Drums, Percussion: Jerry Marotta
Guitar, Mandolin: Jeff Trott
Piano, Organ: Benmont Tench
Guest Vocals, Acoustic Guitar: Sheryl Crow
Lead Vocals – Stevie Nicks
Produced by Jeff Trott and Sheryl Crow
Mixed by Chris Lord-Alge
Engineered by Brian Scheuble
Additional Engineering by Troy Halderson
