Ellie Goulding - How Long Will I Love You (from The About Time Ost) Mp3 Apr 2026

"How Long Will I Love You" is a soulful piano ballad by British singer , released in 2013 as a cover of the 1990 track by folk rock band The Waterboys . While it is widely recognized as a standout track from the soundtrack of Richard Curtis's romantic dramedy About Time , it also served as the official song for the BBC Children in Need 2013 appeal . Key Details and Origins

The song was originally written by Mike Scott , the lead singer of The Waterboys. Goulding's version is a simplified, emotive cover produced by John Fortis , clocking in at 2:34. "How Long Will I Love You" is a

Directed by Mike Sharpe, this video features Goulding walking along a beach intercut with footage from About Time . Goulding's version is a simplified, emotive cover produced

It has been certified 2× Platinum in the UK, with over 1.2 million units sold, and has reached Gold status in countries including the United States, Australia, and New Zealand . Music Videos There are two distinct official videos for the track: Music Videos There are two distinct official videos

An alternative video features scenes from the short film Tom & Issy , starring Goulding herself. Notably, this entire video was shot using a Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphone.

Although it is the lead theme for the About Time soundtrack, Goulding's version does not actually appear in the film itself. A different cover by Jon Boden, Sam Sweeney, and Ben Coleman is used within the movie.

The lyrics use elemental metaphors (stars, seasons, the sea) to pledge enduring love. Mike Scott noted that Goulding changed a few lines in her version, though he spoke highly of her rendition. Commercial Success