Don't Say Goodbye

DON’T SAY GOODBYE
(Radney Foster)

Well, I heard it from confidential sources
That you’ve been thinkin’ ‘bout losin’ my name
And you’ve been dialin’ some unlisted number
At some Memphis, Tennessee exchange
Well you’re planning on heading down the highway
And this time you’re going for good
Well, honey don’t think twice ‘bout the pain you leave behind
Just do me one favor if you would

Don’t say goodbye, just slam the door
Don’t apologize, that only makes it hurt more
All your sympathy, will only make me cry
So get out, go on, get gone, and don’t say goodbye

Now you were hopin’ you could break it to me gently
You were thinking we could part as friends
If I’d only try and remain civil
I’d see it your way in the end
Well pardon me while I beg to differ
‘Cause I’m the one who’s gotta live with the pain
And when you’re out of town, I’ll still be broke down
Don’t you bother with trying to explain

Don’t say goodbye, just slam the door
Don’t apologize, that only make it hurt more
All your sympathy, will only make me cry
So get out, go on, get gone, and don’t say goodbye

I don’t need to have all the reasons numbered
You can save those condolences for some other guy
Baby, some other time

Don’t say goodbye, just slam the door
Don’t apologize, that only makes it hurt more
Baby if you act sweet, it’s gonna make me cry, cry, cry
So get out, go on, get gone and don’t say goodbye
Yeah get out, go on, get gone and don’t say goodbye



Copyright ©1992 Universal – PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. / St. Julien Music.
All rights for St. Julien Music controlled and administered by Universal – PolyGram International Publishing, Inc.
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Radney Foster – acoustic guitar, vocals
Martie Mcguire – fiddle
Jon Randall Stewart – mandolin
Michael Ramos – Wurlitzer
Steve Fishell – dobro
Matt Borer, Keith Brogdon, Jono Rix – percussion
Glenn Fukanaga – upright bass
Background vocals-Dan Baird