Song

I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)

by Michael McDonald

I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) is a 1982 song by Michael McDonald, 3:42 long, which peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the 'Be' Verbs, "Me," "Myself," or "I", "Time" song themes.

Top 10 hit (#4) Karaoke version available

Released 1982 Hot 100 peak #4 · 19 weeks Length 3:42 R&B, Soul, Soft Rock

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Performance tips

• Lean into the iconic, syncopated drum groove with a relaxed, soulful delivery
• Focus on the husky, breathy vocal texture and rhythmic phrasing
• Maintain a cool and polished R&B tone

In these themes

• 🐝'Be' Verbs"You're"
• 🙋"Me," "Myself," or "I""I"
• ⏳"Time""Time"
• 🫵"You""You"
• 📐Distance"Near"
• ⛵Yacht Rock Songs

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.

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More songs by Michael McDonald

• Sweet Freedom1986 · 4:05
• Act of Faith2002 · 4:56
• All Through the Night2007 · 3:30

All songs by Michael McDonald