Long Goodbye
Brooks & Dunn
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I know they say if you love somebody You should set them free But it sure is hard to do It sure is hard to do I know they say if you don't come back again Then it's meant to be (so they say) Those words don't pull me through 'Cause I'm still in love with you I spend each day here waiting for a miracle But it's just you and me goin' through the mill Climbin' up a hill This is the long goodbye Somebody tell me why Two lovers in love can't make it Just what kinda love keeps breaking a heart No matter how hard I try I always make you cry Come on, baby, it's over let's face it All that's happening here is a long goodbye Sometimes I ask my heart did we really Give our love a chance (just one more chance) But I know without a doubt We turned it inside out And if we walked away Would it make more sense But it tears me up inside Just to think we still could try How long must we keep running on a carousel Goin' 'round and 'round and never getting anywhere On a wing and prayer This is the long goodbye Somebody tell me why Two lovers in love can't make it Just what kinda love keeps breaking a heart No matter how hard I try I always make you cry Come on, baby, it's over let's face it All that's happening here is a long goodbye Long goodbye Long goodbye
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Written by: Paul Joseph Gerald Mary Brady, Ronan Keating
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Song Origin"Long Goodbye" is a song co-written and performed by American country music duo, Brooks & Dunn, on their 1999 album, "Tight Rope."
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Co-WrittenThe song was co-written by Brooks & Dunn member, Kix Brooks, along with Bob DiPiero.
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Ronan Keating's Cover"Long Goodbye" was later covered by Irish singer Ronan Keating and American country singer Paulina Rubio in 2001.
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Chart PerformanceThe song made notable chart performances. It peaked at No. 11 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Song's Theme"Long Goodbye" is a soulful ballad that talks about a failed relationship and the drawn-out, painful process of saying goodbye.
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Music VideoThe music video of this song was directed by Sherman Halsey, a well-known music video director.
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Genre Classification"Long Goodbye" falls under the genre of Country and Pop.
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Keating's VersionIn Ronan Keating's version, the song changed slightly to suit the pop market, yet still retained its country soul.
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Song LegnthThe song runs for over three minutes in both versions.
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International SuccessRonan Keating's version of "Long Goodbye" also made notable chart performances in the international arena, specifically in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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Duo VersionThe version sung by Ronan Keating and Paulina Rubio also achieved popularity, especially among the fans of both artists.
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Album SuccessBrooks & Dunn's album "Tight Rope" which features "Long Goodbye" was certified gold in the United States by the RIAA.
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AwardsAlthough it did not receive any awards on its own, the song contributed to Brooks & Dunn's fame, leading them to win several awards later on.
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Emotional ImpactKnown for its emotive lyrics and powerful delivery, "Long Goodbye" has resonated with many listeners who have experienced similar heartaches.
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