Could I Have This Dance” by Anne Murray was a significant hit, released in 1980 as part of the soundtrack for the movie Urban Cowboy

. The song was written by Wayland Holyfield and Bob House, specifically for the film. While Anne Murray initially hesitated to record it, fearing it was too similar to her previous hit “You Needed Me,” she eventually agreed. The song went on to become one of her most iconic tracks, topping the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and crossing over to pop charts.

Murray’s heartfelt rendition earned her a Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance – Female in 1981, cementing the song as a key part of her legacy.

Did You Know:

• “Could I Have This Dance” was written for the 1980 movie Urban Cowboy and performed by Anne Murray.
• Initially hesitant to record it, Murray went on to make it one of her signature songs.
• The song topped the charts and earned Anne Murray a Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance – Female in 1981.

Enjoy the music and sing along! 🎵🎤

Lyrics

I’ll always remember, the song they were playingThe first time we danced, and I knewAs we swayed to the music, and held to each otherI fell in love with you

Could I have this dance for the rest of my life?Could you be my partner every night?When we’re together, it feels so rightCould I have this dance for the rest of my life?

I’ll always remember, that magic momentWhen I held you close to meAs we moved together, I knew foreverYou’re all I’ll ever need

Could I have this dance for the rest of my life?Could you be my partner every night?When we’re together, it feels so rightCould I have this dance for the rest of my life?

Could I have this dance for the rest of my life?Could you be my partner every night?When we’re together, it feels so rightCould I have this dance for the rest of my life?