Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye

Neal McCoy

About Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye

"Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye" is a song written by John D. Loudermilk. It was first released in 1962 by Don Cherry, as a country song and again as a doo-wop in 1967 by the group The Casinos on its album of the same name, and was a number 6 pop hit that year. The song has since been covered by Eddy Arnold, whose version was a number 1 country hit in 1968, and by Neal McCoy, whose version became a Top 5 country hit in 1996.


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1996
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Kiss me each morning for a million years
Hold me each evening by your side
Tell me you love me for a million years
Then if it don't work out
If it don't work out
Then you can tell me goodbye

Sweeten my coffee with a morning kiss
Soften my dreams with your sigh
Tell me you love me for a million years
Then if it don't work out
If it don't work out
Then you can tell me goodbye

If it don't work out
If it don't work out
Then you can tell me goodbye

If you must go I won't grieve
If you wait a lifetime
Before you leave
But if you must go I won't tell you no
Just so that we can say we tried
Tell me you love me for a million years
Then if it don't work out
If it don't work out
Then you can tell me goodbye

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Neal McCoy

Hubert Neal McGaughey, Jr. (born July 30, 1958) is an American country music singer of mixed Irish and Filipino descent. Known professionally as Neal McCoy, he has released ten studio albums on various labels, and has released 34 singles to country radio. Although he first charted on Billboard Hot Country Songs in 1988, he did not reach Top 40 for the first time until 1992's "Where Forever Begins", which peaked at number 40. McCoy broke through a year later with the back-to-back number 1 singles "No Doubt About It" and "Wink" from his platinum-certified album No Doubt About It. Although he has not topped the country charts since, his commercial success continued into the late 1990s with two more platinum albums and a gold album, as well as six more Top Ten hi… more »

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Written by: JOHN LOUDERMILK, JOHN D LOUDERMILK

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye" was actually a cover by Neal McCoy. The song was originally recorded by Don Cherry in 1962 written by John D. Loudermilk.
Country Music Chart
The song became a hit for Neal McCoy in 1996 when it reached the number 4 spot on the Billboard Country Music charts.
Genre Exploration
While the song is primarily considered a country song due to its artist, "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye" also has roots in pop and R&B.
Album Success
The song was included in McCoy’s platinum-selling album 'Neal McCoy', which was released in 1996 and was certified platinum in the United States.
Multiple Covers
The song has not only been covered by Neal McCoy but also by the likes of Andy Williams, Eddy Arnold, The Casinos, Glen Campbell, among others, indicating the song's enduring appeal across genres.
McCoy's Signature
"Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye" often considered one of McCoy's signature songs due to its high chart position and memorable tune.
Live Performances
The song is often featured prominently in Neal McCoy's live shows and concerts due to the track's popularity.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Roger Pistole and features a variety of scenes showcasing McCoy singing and expressing the song's meaning.
Awards and Honors
While "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye" did not win any awards, it played a crucial part in the same year Neal McCoy was awarded the Entertainer of the Year award at the TNN/Music City News Country Awards.
Personal Reflection
In various interviews, McCoy has expressed his fondness for the song and acknowledges the part it played in propelling his music career.

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