I Couldn't See You Leavin'

Conway Twitty

About I Couldn't See You Leavin'

"I Couldn't See You Leavin'" is a song written by Ronnie Scaife and Rory Bourke, and recorded by American country music artist Conway Twitty. It was released in December 1990 as the second single from his album Crazy in Love. The song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1991. It was Conway's final Top 10 hit.


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1990
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Lying all alone in this midnight blue
With nothing but these memories of you
Staring at these walls that are closing in
Wondering if you're ever coming back again

Now I'm just a prisoner in this big old bed
Living with the things that I should have said
Why is it always after someone's gone
That you can see where you went wrong

I couldn't see you leaving
But I can see you're gone
That note you left on my pillow
Said I was on my own

I never heard you crying
'Cause I was seldom home
I couldn't see you leaving
But I can see you're gone

I just keep wondering where you are tonight
And if someone else is holding you tight
It took you walking out the door to see
That I'm really nothing when you're not with me

I did a good job of fooling myself
Thinking that you love would stay on the shelf
But how could anybody be so blind
To have to wake up alone and find

I couldn't see you leaving
But I can see you're gone
That note you left on my pillow
Said I was on my own

I never heard you crying
'Cause I was seldom home
I couldn't see you leaving
But I can see you're gone

I couldn't see you leaving
But I can see you're gone

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Conway Twitty

Conway Twitty (September 1, 1933 – June 5, 1993), born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, was an American country music artist. He also had success in early rock and roll, R&B and pop music. He held the record for the most number one singles of any act with 40 No. 1 Billboard country hits until George Strait broke the record in 2006. From 1971-76, Twitty received a string of Country Music Association awards for duets with Loretta Lynn. He was never a member of the Grand Ole Opry, but was inducted into both the Country Music and Rockabilly Halls of Fame. more »

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Written by: RONNY SCAIFE, RORY MICHAEL BOURKE

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
Conway Twitty was not just a country singer but was also known for rock and roll and pop music styles. He holds the record for the most number-one hits on Billboard's country chart.
Song Release
"I Couldn't See You Leavin'" was released in December 1990 as the third single from the album "Crazy in Love".
Chart Performance
The song reached No.3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States.
Songwriters
This song was written by Rory Michael Bourke and Ronny Scaife. Both are prominent songwriters in the country music scene.
Song Narrative
The song discusses an individual who expresses surprise at their significant other leaving them, indicating they were blind to any signs of discontent.
Album Success
The album "Crazy in Love", which features this song, is known as one of the successful albums of Conway Twitty, peaking at number 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart.
Shift In Music Style
“I Couldn’t See You Leavin” showed a shift in Conway Twitty’s sound, displaying a richer and fuller production that was typical for country music in the early 1990s.
Legacy of Twitty
Twitty passed away in 1993, but he left a huge impact on the country music world. Songs like "I Couldn't See You Leavin'" helped to secure his legacy as a country music icon.
Award Nominations
While the song itself didn't receive any award nominations, Conway Twitty was a frequent nominee and winner at numerous awards ceremonies throughout his career.
Cover Versions
Until today, the song is often covered by different artists both in studio recording and live performances, demonstrating its lasting impact.

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