I'd Rather Leave While I'm in Love
Carole Bayer Sager
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I'd rather leave while I'm in love While I still believe The meaning of the word I'll keep my dreams and just pretend That you and I were never meant to end Too many times I've seen the rose die on the vine And somebody's heart gets broken Usually it's mine I don't want to take the chance of being hurt again And you and I Can't say goodbye So if you wake and find me gone Hey babe, just carry on You see I need my fantasy I still believe it's best to leave while I'm in love Too many times I've seen the rose die on the vine Somebody's heart gets broken, usually it's mine I don't want to take the chance of being hurt again And you and I can't say goodbye So if you wake and find me gone Hey babe, just carry on You see I need my fantasy I still believe It's best to leave while I'm in love I'd rather leave while I'm in love
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Written by: CAROLE BAYER SAGER
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12 facts about this song
Songwriting Credits"I'd Rather Leave While I'm in Love" was co-written by the acclaimed songwriter Carole Bayer Sager and Australian pop singer Peter Allen.
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PerformanceThe song was famously performed and recorded by American singer Rita Coolidge. It became one of her signature songs.
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Album“I'd Rather Leave While I'm in Love” was included in Rita Coolidge's 1979 album "Satisfied".
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the adult contemporary chart.
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Composition"I'd Rather Leave While I'm in Love" is widely recognized for its poignant and emotionally resonant lyrics about ending a relationship on a high note rather than waiting for it to turn sour.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered the song, including Carly Simon, Melanie Safka, and Dusty Springfield, suggesting its broad appeal and enduring popularity.
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ImpactCarole Bayer Sager's songwriting abilities, as demonstrated in the song, have made her a mainstay in the pop music industry, earning her multiple Grammy and Academy Awards.
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Personal ImpactFor Rita Coolidge, this song was a very personal one. She has mentioned in interviews that this song always takes her back to the time of her own divorce.
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Type of MusicThe song is classified under the pop and adult contemporary genre.
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Release Year"I'd Rather Leave While I'm in Love" was released in the year 1979.
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Song DurationThe duration of the song is approximately 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Critical ReceptionOver the years, critics have praised the song's lyrical content, emotional depth, and the quality of the vocal performance from Coolidge.
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