She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye
Jerry Lee Lewis
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Mornings come and lord my mind is achin' Yes it is Sunshine standing quietly at my door Just like the dawn my heart is silently breaking With my tears it goes tumbling to the floor Once again The whole town will be talking Yes they will Lord I've seen the pity that's in their eyes They could never understand it's her sorrow it's not a man And no matter what they say we know she tried Baby's packed her soft things and she's left me She's left me She's left me And I know she didn't mean to make me cry It's not her heart lord it's her mind She didn't mean to be unkind Why she even woke me up to say goodbye It's not her heart lord it's her mind She didn't mean to be unkind Why she even woke me up to say goodbye Goodbye baby
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Written by: DOUGLAS GILMORE, MICKEY NEWBURY
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Jerry Lee Lewis VersionJerry Lee Lewis originally recorded the song "She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye" in 1969.
- His version of the song reached no. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
- Lewis's take on the track was included on his album also titled "She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye."
- The song was a successful comeback for Jerry Lee Lewis after his previous scandals and struggles with alcohol.
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Kenny Rogers VersionCountry music legend Kenny Rogers also released a version of "She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye" in 1970.
- Rogers's take on the song came after he left his band, The First Edition, and was transitioning into a solo career.
- The song helped establish Kenny Rogers as a solo artist, paving the way for his future successes.
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Song Composition and LyricsThe song was composed by Doug Gilmore and Mickey Newbury.
- "She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye" is a country ballad that tells a story of heartbreak, detailing a man's experience of being left by his lover.
- Mickey Newbury, one of the song's writers, also recorded the song in 1969 for his album, "Looks Like Rain."
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Impact and LegacyBoth versions of the song remain popular in country music, frequently played on classic country radio stations.
- "She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye" has been covered by other artists over the years, solidifying its status as a country music classic.
- Despite being over 50 years old, the song continues to resonate with audiences due to its heartfelt lyrics and timeless melody.
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Featured in MediaLewis's version of the song was included in the 2015 Jerry Lee Lewis box-set, titled "The Knox Phillips Sessions: The Unreleased Recordings."
- The song has been featured in several compilographies of both Jerry Lee Lewis and Kenny Rogers.
- Additionally, "She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye" has been featured in various TV and film productions over the years.
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