Charley Pride – I’ll Be Leaving Alone

“I’ll Be Leaving Alone” is a song written by Dickey Lee and Wayland Holyfield, and recorded by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in May 1977 as the third single from the album She’s Just an Old Love Turned Memory. The song was Pride’s eighteenth number one on the country chart. The single would stay at number one for one week and spent a total of twelve weeks on the country chart.

From the album She’s Just an Old Love Turned Memory
B-side “We Need Lovin'”
Released May 1977
Genre Country
Length 2:51
Label RCA
Songwriter(s) Dickey Lee Wayland Holyfield
Producer(s) Jerry Bradley Charley Pride

Charley Pride – I’ll Be Leaving Alone Lyrics

Yes, I’ll buy you a drink
If you’d like me to
I might even dance
A slow one with you

Lord, knows you’re a looker
And, honey, what’s more
It’s not hard to see
What you’re looking for

‘Cause you’re as tempting a woman
As I’ve ever seen
But there’s someone in Dallas
Who’s trusting in me

She’s the mother of my children
I’m the rock she leans on
So thank you but no thank you
I’ll be leaving alone

As we dance in the shadows
And you’re holding me tight
I can feel the invitation
I’ve seen in your eyes

And the soft light and the music
And the wine’s rosy glow
Ain’t making it easy
For me to say no

‘Cause you’re as tempting a woman
As I’ve ever seen
But there’s someone in Dallas
Who’s trusting in me

She’s the mother of my children
I’m the rock she leans on
So thank you but no thank you
I’ll be leaving alone

So thank you but no thank you
I’ll be leaving alone