Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
Neal McCoy
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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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Written by: JOHN LOUDERMILK, JOHN D LOUDERMILK
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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.
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Country Music ChartThe song became a hit for Neal McCoy in 1996 when it reached the number 4 spot on the Billboard Country Music charts.
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Genre ExplorationWhile 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.
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Album SuccessThe song was included in McCoy’s platinum-selling album 'Neal McCoy', which was released in 1996 and was certified platinum in the United States.
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Multiple CoversThe 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.
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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.
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Live PerformancesThe song is often featured prominently in Neal McCoy's live shows and concerts due to the track's popularity.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Awards and HonorsWhile "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.
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Personal ReflectionIn 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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