Lesson in Leavin'
Jo Dee Messina
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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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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 OriginThis 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.
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SongwritersThe 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.
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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.
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Jo Dee Messina's Version ReleaseMessina'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."
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Chart PerformanceMessina'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.
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Platinum CertificationMessina'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.
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Song ThemeThe song "Lesson in Leavin'" is about a woman teaching her inconsiderate lover a lesson by leaving him.
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Song LengthThe 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.
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Dottie West LegacyWest, 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.
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Jo Dee Messina's Prolific CareerMessina 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.
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Music VideoThe 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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