I Couldn't See You Leavin'
Conway Twitty
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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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Written by: RONNY SCAIFE, RORY MICHAEL BOURKE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundConway 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.
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Song Release"I Couldn't See You Leavin'" was released in December 1990 as the third single from the album "Crazy in Love".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No.3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States.
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SongwritersThis song was written by Rory Michael Bourke and Ronny Scaife. Both are prominent songwriters in the country music scene.
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Song NarrativeThe song discusses an individual who expresses surprise at their significant other leaving them, indicating they were blind to any signs of discontent.
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Album SuccessThe 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.
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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.
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Legacy of TwittyTwitty 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.
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Award NominationsWhile the song itself didn't receive any award nominations, Conway Twitty was a frequent nominee and winner at numerous awards ceremonies throughout his career.
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Cover VersionsUntil today, the song is often covered by different artists both in studio recording and live performances, demonstrating its lasting impact.
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