"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.
English musician John Miles recorded a cover version of the song for his 1993 studio album Upfront.
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.
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. Her version went to number 6 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.