She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye

Kenny Rogers

About She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye

"She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye" is a song written by Doug Gilmore and Mickey Newbury, and recorded by American country music artist Jerry Lee Lewis. Released in September 1969, it was the first single from his album She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye. The song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It also reached number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada. Newbury's recording of the song was included on his groundbreaking 1969 album Looks Like Rain. Kenny Rogers and The First Edition also recorded the track on their best-selling album Something's Burning. A cover by Ronnie Milsap peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1975. 


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2005
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Well the morning's come 
And Lord my mind is aching
The sunshine's quietly standing 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
It's more I've seen the pity in their eyes
They could never understand 
It's her sorrow not a man

No matter what they say I know she tried
Baby's packed her soft things 
And oh she's left me
I know she never meant 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.

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Kenny Rogers

Kenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers (born August 21, 1938) is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, entrepreneur and author. Though he has been most successful with country audiences, he has charted more than 120 hit singles across various music genres and topping the country and pop album charts for more than 200 individual weeks in the United States alone. more »

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Written by: DOUGLAS GILMORE, MICKEY NEWBURY

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5 facts about this song

Jerry Lee Lewis Version
Jerry 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.
Kenny Rogers Version
Country 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.
Song Composition and Lyrics
The 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."
Impact and Legacy
Both 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.
Featured in Media
Lewis'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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