title: Long as I Live
text: # Long as I Live
  
  "Long as I Live" is a song written by Rick Bowles and Will Robinson, and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery. It was released in February 1996 as the fifth and final single from the album John Michael Montgomery. The song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
  
  ## Critical reception
  
  Larry Flick, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song negatively saying that it sounds too much like territory he has covered before. He does state that Montgomery has "quite the flair for delivering positive love ballads."
  
  ## Chart performance
  
  "Long as I Live" debuted at number 57 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of March 2, 1996.
  
  | Chart (1996) | Peak position |
  | - | - |
  | Canada Country Tracks (RPM) | 4 |
  | US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) | 4 |
  
  ### Year-end charts
  
  | Chart (1996) | Position |
  | - | - |
  | Canada Country Tracks (RPM) | 59 |
  | US Country Songs (Billboard) | 40 |
  