I'll Be Leaving Alone
Dickey Lee
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Yes I'll buy you a drink if you'd like me to I might even dance a slow one with you Lord knows you're a looker and honey what's more It's not hard to see what you're looking for You're as tempting a woman as I've ever seen But there's someone in Tulsa who's trusting in me She's the mother of my children I'm the rock she leans on So thank you but no thank you I'll be leaving alone As we dance in the shadows you're holding me tight I can feel the invitation I see in your eyes And the soft light and the music and the wine's rosy glow Ain't making it easy for me to say no Cause you're as tempting a woman Thank you but no thank you I'll be leaving alone
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Written by: DICKEY LEE, WAYLAND D. HOLYFIELD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Music Composition"I'll Be Leaving Alone" is a song written by Dickey Lee and Allen Reynolds. Charley Pride is the singer who performed the song.
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Chart PerformanceThe song is a successful hit. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in April 1977.
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Album Info"I'll Be Leaving Alone" is included in Charley Pride's album "She's Just an Old Love Turned Memory", which was released in 1977.
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GenreThe song belongs to the country music genre. Charley Pride is known for his contributions to this genre.
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ArtistsCharley Pride is one of the few African-American country musicians to have had considerable success in the country music industry and was only the second African-American to have been inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
- Dickey Lee, one of the songwriters, is an American singer and songwriter who also had several country and pop hits during the early 1960s.
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Personal BeliefsDespite dealing with racial barriers, Charley Pride avoided singing about racial issues, but rather focused on love themes, similar to what is depicted in "I'll be Leaving Alone".
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Role in Pride's Career"I'll Be Leaving Alone" is one of the 30 number-one hits Charley Pride had during his career, solidifying his place in country music history.
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Emotional DepthThe song is typically considered a tale of heartbreak and longing, as are many of Charley Pride's songs.
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AwardsWhile the song itself didn't win any specific awards, Charley Pride has received numerous accolades, including being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000.
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UniquenessUnlike many of Pride's songs, which are often upbeat and filled with joy, "I'll Be Leaving Alone" showcases a more sorrowful side of his vocal range.
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LegacyAlthough Pride passed away in 2020, songs like "I'll Be Leaving Alone" continue to be enjoyed by fans of classic country music.
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