I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried
Rodney Crowell
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The sun is comin' up and I'm just goin' down Everywhere I look the world keeps turnin' 'round Though I said, I never would be satisfied Oh baby, I lied, I couldn't leave you if I tried Sometimes I get lost out on this sad old town And every bridge I cross just turns me upside down And every stumbling step I take back to your side It hurts my pride I couldn't leave you if I tried Well, I could not walk away no matter what I say I won't be leaving believe it or don't You're all that I want Tears may fall but after all is said and done Darlin' please believe me you're the only one And I'll admit mistakes I've made me realize Baby I lied, I couldn't leave you if I tried I won't be leaving you no matter what I do I'm gonna see it through 'til the end And do it again Years may come and friends may go but that's okay Darlin' you're the only one I need to stay And I know I said, I never would be satisfied Baby I lied, I couldn't leave you if I tried I couldn't leave you if I tried
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Written by: RODNEY CROWELL
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10 facts about this song
Release Info"I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried" is a song by American country music singer and songwriter Rodney Crowell.
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Chart PerformanceIt was released in April 1988 as the second single from Crowell's album "Diamonds & Dirt." The song reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in August 1988.
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Song DurationThe official duration of the song "I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried" is 3 minutes and 17 seconds.
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Song WritingRodney Crowell himself wrote this song. He is renowned for his songwriting talents, having penned hits for other artists before launching his solo career.
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Album SuccessThe album "Diamonds & Dirt" from which the song is part, produced five number-one singles on the Billboard Country Music chart, a record for any country album.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried" was directed by David Hogan, a prominent music video director of the era.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its catchy country rhythm and poignant lyrics that effectively relate a human-emotion driven story.
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Award RecognitionRodney Crowell won the 1989 Grammy Award for Best Country Song for "I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried."
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Inspiration of the SongWhile it isn't confirmed, many fans and critics believe that Crowell's song was inspired by his personal life and his feelings during his marriage to fellow artist Rosanne Cash, Johnny Cash's daughter.
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Impact on Crowell's career"I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried" helped to solidify Rodney Crowell's place as an accomplished solo performer in the Country Music industry after years of being known primarily as a songwriter.
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