"
If You Were Here Tonight" is a song written by
Monte Moir and recorded by American recording artist
Alexander O'Neal. It is the second single from the singer's self-titled debut solo album,
Alexander O'Neal (1985). The song is notable for its non-rhyming lyrics. Following the moderately successful chart performances of the
Alexander O'Neal single "
Innocent", "If You Were Here Tonight" was released as the album's second single.