I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried Lyrics
Rodney Crowell
Lyrics
The sun is comin' up and I'm just goin' down
Everywhere I look the world keeps turnin' 'round
Though I said, I never would be satisfied
Oh baby, I lied, I couldn't leave you if I tried
Sometimes I get lost out on this sad old town
And every bridge I cross just turns me upside down
And every stumbling step I take back to your side
It hurts my pride I couldn't leave you if I tried
Well, I could not walk away no matter what I say
I won't be leaving believe it or don't
You're all that I want
Tears may fall but after all is said and done
Darlin' please believe me you're the only one
And I'll admit mistakes I've made me realize
Baby I lied, I couldn't leave you if I tried
I won't be leaving you no matter what I do
I'm gonna see it through 'til the end
And do it again
Years may come and friends may go but that's okay
Darlin' you're the only one I need to stay
And I know I said, I never would be satisfied
Baby I lied, I couldn't leave you if I tried
I couldn't leave you if I tried
Song & Lyrics Facts
Rodney Crowell's song "I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried" was released in 1988 on his album Diamonds & Dirt. The lyrics were written by Rodney Crowell and the music was composed by Steve Earle, both of whom are part of the band who performed the track.
It is a classic country-rock crossover song with an upbeat tempo, featuring Crowell's signature storytelling style. The song tells the story of a man whose love for a woman is so strong that even if he wanted to leave her, he wouldn't be able to. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a passionate relationship between two people who can't live without each other.