Story Behind The Song
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Song Description
An alcoholic's wife is leaving him. He's begging her to stay. He's got a new job, and he's getting help for his alcoholism.
| Song Length |
3:33 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Worried, Distressed |
Subject |
Addiction, Alchohol, Beer, Wine |
| Similar Artists |
Travis Tritt, T. Graham Brown |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
VERSE
I should have loved you better; I guess I could have if I'd tried
I wish I'd been home more; I wish I hadn't lied
I should've paid you more attention; there's lots of things I wish I'd done
But, oh, Lord, I wish you wouldn't leave
CHORUS
I've been wishin' in a wishin' well a penny at a time
I bet I've spent a thousand dollars goin' out of my mind
VERSE
I could've been a better daddy; I should've been a better man
I wish I'd coached their Little League and built 'em castles in the sand
I should've listened to their pleading eyes; I wish I'd realized
But, oh, Lord, I wish you wouldn't leave
Repeat CHORUS
VERSE
I should've gone to church with you
I could've prayed by your side
I wish I had taken the time to keep you satisfied
I wish I may, I wish I might keep you here tonight
And, oh, Lord, I wish you wouldn't leave
Repeat CHORUS
RIDE
Repeat CHORUS
TAG
Babe, I got a new job today; I'll be home every night
And with my next twelve steps I'm gonna get it right
Now there's just one more thing I need you to know
With all my heart, I wish you wouldn't leave
Words & Music by Don Tomlinson & Royce Clark
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