"Oh How the Years Go By" is a song written by Simon Climie and Will Jennings. It was originally included on Climie's debut solo album Soul Inspiration in 1992 and released as a single in 1993, but failed to chart.
Shortly after its initial release, singer-songwriter Amy Grant covered the song and included it on her 1994 album House of Love. It was the sixth release from that album.
Original album version (5:15), available on the House of Love album
Radio edit, available on the single with an audio introduction
Original album version with audio introduction, available on the single
In 1996, the song was covered by actress-singer Vanessa Williams and included on the Polygram various artist compilation album NBA at 50 - A Musical Celebration. It was later included on her 1997 studio album Next and released as a single.[1] Her version went to number 6 on the BillboardAdult Contemporary chart.[2]