When My Hair Turns White (Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko - Rey Valera) | English Cover

“When My Hair Turns White” — an original English adaptation inspired by Rey Valera’s timeless classic Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko (1978, Vicor Records). While waiting for our family reunion this June, I found myself reminiscing about the days when we were all so young, restless, and full of life. A familiar melody kept echoing in my mind — Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko. I hummed it, then eventually sat at my piano and let the nostalgia guide my hands. Hard to believe… that song first came out nearly 50 years ago. 712 walked by and said, “I know that song — I don’t remember who sang it, but I know the melody.” A few days later, Bay heard me playing and said, “Why are you playing it so fast? That’s supposed to be a slow song!” So here it is — my interpretation, translation, and adaptation. A gentle shift from minor to rising major keys, and a heartfelt English rendering I titled “When My Hair Turns White.” A tribute to love that stays, faith that guides, and memories that soften with time. Thank you, Sir Rey Valera, for creating a song that continues to live in every generation. Here goes the song. [Verse 1] As years drifted by and as the seasons passed I pray our love never fades out of touch Wherever we go - near or far God will light our path - with His guiding star [Verse 2] Will you still hold me tight when nights grow cold Gently brush my hair like the many days of old When all our years turn dull and gray Will you still love me and make us stay [Chorus] Hold me tight when beauty is there no more Gently brush my hair like you always do before When all our years turned dull and gray Will you still love me and make a way When time drifts slow into the quiet night Will you still love me when my hair turns white [Chorus – Repeat] Hold me tight tonight for the night is cold Gently brush my hair like the many days of old When all our years turned dull and gray Will you still love me and make us stay When time they fade into the quiet night Will you still love me when my hair turns white #WhenMyHairTurnsWhite #KahitMaputiNaAngBuhokKo #ReyValera #OPM #OPMClassics #FilipinoMusic #PianoCover #LoveSong