This song was composed for the 1970 film Lovers and Other Strangers and was originally sung by Larry Meredith, but the Carpenters' version charted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and was certified gold.
It also won the Oscar for Best Original Song, though the Carpenters were not allowed to pe...
[Pre-Chorus]
Love, look at the two of us
Strangers in many ways
We've got a lifetime to share
So much to say
And as we go from day to day
I'll feel you close to me
But time alone will tell
[Chorus]
Let's take a lifetime to say
I knew you well
For only time will tell us so
And love may grow
For all we know
(Laa-ahh-ahh-ove)
[Pre-Chorus]
Love, look at the two of us
Strangers in many ways
[Chorus]
Let's take a lifetime to say
I knew you well
For only time will tell us so (Only time will tell and love may grow)
And love may grow
For all we know
(Laa-ahh-ahh-ove)
For All We Know was written by James Griffin & Fred Karlin & Robb Royer.
For All We Know was produced by Jack Daugherty.
Carpenters released For All We Know on Fri Jan 15 1971.