The song is about the narrator's beliefs, saying that they represent "how [he'll] always be." It is mainly accompanied by steel guitar.[1]
A review from Taste of Country was favorable, praising the instrumentation and the "throwback" feel of the song.[2]
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- ^ Dukes, Billy (June 27, 2016). "ToC Critic's Pick: Tim McGraw, 'How I'll Always Be'". Taste of Country. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
- ^ "Tim McGraw Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
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- ^ "Tim McGraw Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ "Tim McGraw Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ "Country Airplay: Year End 2016". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
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- ^ "American single certifications – Tim McGraw – How I'll Always Be". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 6, 2023.