A Lesson in Leavin'
Dottie West
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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 Ohh, 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 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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12 facts about this song
Song Release"A Lesson in Leavin'" is a song made popular by American country music singer Dottie West. It was originally released as part of her album 'Special Delivery' in 1980.
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SongwritersThis iconic song was written by Randy Goodrum and Brent Maher. Randy Goodrum has penned countless hits across various genres, and Brent Maher is also known for his work as a producer in addition to songwriting.
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Other Performances"A Lesson in Leavin'" was not just recorded by Dottie West. The song was also covered by Jo Dee Messina in 1999 and by Gabby Barrett in 2021, making it a multi-generational hit.
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Chart SuccessDottie West's rendition of the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in April 1980, marking it as one of her most successful hits.
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Grammy NominationsThe song led to Dottie West getting nominated for a Grammy under the Best Female Country Performance category in 1981.
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Tragic DeathSadly, Dottie West never got to see the resounding success and reinvention of the song by other artists as she died from injuries related to a car accident in 1991.
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LegacyDespite her demise, West's recording of "A Lesson in Leavin'" has maintained relevance over the years due to other artists covering the song, asserting its significance in country music history.
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Song Theme"A Lesson in Leavin'" is a classic country break-up song. It portrays the strength and resilience of a woman who has been wronged by her lover and is ready to move on.
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Jo Dee Messina’s Cover TaleWhen Jo Dee Messina covered "A Lesson in Leavin'", the song topped the Billboard Country Chart in 1999 and was the second biggest country song by a female artist that year.
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Genre"A Lesson in Leavin'" falls under the genre of Country Pop. It distinctly showcases the signature style of country music with a blend of pop influences prominent during the time it was released.
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Album SuccessThe album 'Special Delivery,' which includes "A Lesson in Leavin'," peaked at number 6 on the Top Country Albums chart, one of Dottie West's highest-charting albums.
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Record LabelBoth the song and the album 'Special Delivery' were released under the popular label 'Liberty Records'.
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