Story Behind The Song
Leaving
| Song Length |
3:34 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Folk - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant |
Subject |
Regret |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Trying To Find
I'm trying to find a reason not to leave this town
I don't know any faces of these people hanging around
I've tried and tried to enjoy the ride
But I can't do it any more
So I'm gonna walk right out the door
I'm trying to find a reason to stay in this place
Don't know any names on the fences and the gates
I'm a stranger in my hometown
Last train left a day ago
When the next one comes, I really don't know
Chorus
I always had plenty of friends during the good times
When bad times came, they were still friends
But just not mine
They vanished like snow does off a wall
Sometimes I wonder if....... they were really
Friends of mine at all
Verse 3
I'm trying to find a reason not to leave this town
So far there's no sign of one being found
That situation's not going to change
So I've no option but to depart
With much more than a heavy heart
Chorus
I always had plenty of friends during the good times
When bad times came, they were still friends
But just not mine
They vanished like snow does off a wall
Sometimes I wonder if they were really
Friends of mine at all
Verse
I'm trying to find a reason not to leave this town
I don't know any faces of these people hanging around
I've tried and tried to enjoy the ride
But I can't do it any more
So I'm gonna walk right out the door
© Robin Grimmond 2016