Lesson in Leavin'

Jo Dee Messina

About Lesson in Leavin'

"A Lesson in Leavin'", also titled as "Lesson in Leavin'"', is a song written by Randy Goodrum and Brent Maher. It was originally recorded in 1980 by American country music singer, Dottie West, who brought the song to No. 1 on the Billboard Country Chart. In 1999, it was re-recorded by American country music singer, Jo Dee Messina, whose version spent seven weeks at No. 2 on the Billboard Country Chart.


Year:
1998
3:39
92 
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(Randy Goodrum/Brent Maher)

Somebody's gonna give you
A lesson in leavin'
Somebody's gonna give you back
What you've been givin'
And I hope that I'm around
To watch 'em knock you down
It's like you to love 'em and leave 'em
Just like you loved me and left me
It's like you to do that sort of thing
Over and over again
You're a fool-hearted man

I hear you've been askin' about me
From some of my friends
Well, you'd better believe
I'm not goin' through that again
You're the kind of man
A woman thinks she can change
Oh, but the only thing changin'
Is my way of thinkin'
And I'm thinkin' that maybe someday

Somebody's gonna give you
A lesson in losin'
Somebody's gonna do to you
What you've been doin'
And I hope that I'm around
To watch 'em knock you down
Somebody's gonna give you
A lesson in hurtin'
Somebody's gonna leave you
With your fire burnin'
And no way to put it out
Baby, there ain't no doubt
You're a fool-hearted man

Yeah, you're the kind of man
A woman thinks she can change
But the only thing changin'
Is my way of thinkin'
And I'm thinkin' that maybe someday

Somebody's gonna give you
A lesson in leavin'
Somebody's gonna give you back
What you've been givin'
And I hope that I'm around
To watch 'em knock you down
It's like you to love 'em and leave 'em
Just like you loved me and left me
It's like you to do that sort of thing
Over and over again
You're a fool-hearted man

Somebody's gonna give you
A lesson in leavin'
Somebody's gonna give you back
What you've been givin'
And I hope that I'm around
To watch 'em knock you down
It's like you to love 'em and leave 'em
Just like you loved me and left me
It's like you to do that sort of thing
Over and over again
You're a fool-hearted man

Oh, a fool-hearted man
Oh, whoa
Oh, a fool-hearted man

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Jo Dee Messina

Jo Dee Marie Messina (born August 25, 1970), known professionally as Jo Dee Messina, is an American country music artist. She has charted nine Number One singles on the Billboard country music charts. She has been honored by the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards. She was the first female country artist to score three multiple-week Number One songs from the same album. To date, she has two Platinum and three Gold-certified albums by the RIAA. more »

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Written by: Brent Maher, Randy Goodrum

Lyrics © DEMI MUSIC CORP. D/B/A LICHELLE MUSIC COMPANY, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Lesson in Leavin'" Song Origin
This song was originally recorded by American country artist, Dottie West in 1980. She was the first to popularize it, reaching number one on the Billboard Magazine Hot Country Singles chart in April 1980.
Songwriters
The song was written by Randy Goodrum and Brent Maher. Randy Goodrum is an American songwriter known for writing hits like "You Needed Me" for Anne Murray while Brent Maher is a six-time Grammy-award-winning producer/songwriter.
Subsequent Versions
"Lesson in Leavin'" was covered by other music artists, among them Jo Dee Messina. Messina's version of the song was a big hit, making the track enduringly popular.
Jo Dee Messina's Version Release
Messina's rendering of "Lesson in Leavin'" was recorded in 1998 and released in 1999 as a single. It is included in her second studio album "I'm Alright."
Chart Performance
Messina's version of the song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1999. It was also her first crossover hit.
Platinum Certification
Messina's version of "Lesson in Leavin'" received a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1999, indicating sales of over one million copies.
Song Theme
The song "Lesson in Leavin'" is about a woman teaching her inconsiderate lover a lesson by leaving him.
Song Length
The original version by Dottie West is approximately 3:07 minutes long, while Jo Dee Messina's version is slightly shorter, clocking at around 3:04 minutes.
Dottie West Legacy
West, known for her emotionally charged performances, became one of the most successful and influential singers of her time. Despite her untimely death in a car accident at the age of 58 in 1991, her songs like "Lesson in Leavin'" are still covered and celebrated.
Jo Dee Messina's Prolific Career
Messina is a prominent country music singer who has had nine number one country singles and has sold over 5 million records worldwide. Her rendition of "Lesson in Leavin'" significantly contributed to her career success.
Music Video
The music video for Jo Dee Messina's version was directed by Thom Oliphant and premiered in 1999. It features Messina singing and dancing in a bar and at a fueling station.

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