Crystal Gayle (born Brenda Gail Webb January 9, 1951) is an American countr… Read Full Bio ↴Crystal Gayle (born Brenda Gail Webb January 9, 1951) is an American country music singer, and is the sister of legendary country singer Loretta Lynn and distant cousin of singer Patty Loveless. In the late 70s and 80s, she had great pop crossover success with "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue", "Talking In Your Sleep" and "Half the Way". She is also famous for her nearly floor-length long hair and was voted one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world in 1983.

While Gayle is the younger sister of Loretta Lynn, her musical sound is very different from Lynn's. Gayle's career began as country music moved towards a more pop-oriented sound in the 1970s, as exemplified by such performers as Lynn Anderson and Barbara Mandrell. Gayle's music reflects the modern Nashville sound.

If You Ever Change Your Mind
Crystal Gayle Lyrics

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Sure I understand
Of course, I'll be fine
You had to change your plans,
Oh well, I'll just change mine
But if it turns out bad
And if your nights get long
And if she makes you sad
No need, to be strong

[Chorus]
And if you ever change your mind
And find you miss those feelings that you left behind
We can give it one more try
Some magic place in time
If you ever change your mind

I guess I'd better go
You know I hate goodbyes
Let's not drag this out babe
I'll see ya 'round sometime

[Chorus]

Go, don't look back
Let the heartache pass

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Crystal Gayle's song "If You Ever Change Your Mind" capture the sentiments of a woman who has just been let down by her lover who has changed his plans. While she seems to be accepting of the situation, her words suggest that her heart is still holding on and waiting for him to come back. She tells him that she will be just fine, and that he should try to be strong with his new partner. However, she reassures him that there will always be a place for him in her heart, should he ever decide to come back.

The chorus of the song is where the true meaning and emotion come through. She tells him that if he ever changes his mind and misses the feelings that they once shared, they can give it a try once more, and find that magic place in time. This shows that despite everything, she still loves him and is willing to forgive him if he decides to come back.

The song is a poignant representation of the pain and heartache that come with love and how it's hard to let go. It highlights the importance of following one's heart while also dealing with tough situations, fearing the possibility of losing someone forever.

Line by Line Meaning

Sure I understand
I comprehend what you're saying

Of course, I'll be fine
I'll manage without you

You had to change your plans,
You altered your intentions

Oh well, I'll just change mine
I'll adjust my own plans accordingly

But if it turns out bad
If it doesn't go well

And if your nights get long
If you feel lonely at night

And if she makes you sad
And if your new partner causes you emotional distress

No need, to be strong
You don't have to be tough, you can come back to me

And if you ever change your mind
If you decide to come back

And find you miss those feelings that you left behind
And if you realize you miss the way we were together

We can give it one more try
We can attempt to rekindle our relationship