Don't Leave, I Think I Love You
Toby Keith · Shock'n Y'All [2003]
Chorus:
Don't leave, I think I love you
I just saw the rest of my life, honey you're in it
Won't you hear what I say, give me a minute
Don't leave, I think I love you
I know you think I'm crazy, And you probably should
I wouldn't make this up, I couldn't dream this good
Now baby Don't tell me that I missed my chance
I haven't heard last call, would you like to dance?
I've been sitting here waiting on you all night
Why don't you give me that old good-to-go green light
Am I coming on strong, baby movin' kinda fast
I'm rushing along but at least I gotta ask
I couldn't live with myself if you got away
I'm a love sick puppy, baby what do you say?
Chorus
It's late and been a long night, you're tired I know
Aw, don't break my heart, baby please don't go
It Ain't the whiskey talkin', ain't this neon light
You see I've fallen stone-cold in love at first sight
Gonna cut to the chase, baby get right to it
I got a lot to say and a short time to do it
Aw, Don't walk away honey I'm just trying to
Aw... listen to me talkin', I'm a babblin' fool
chorus
Really baby, don't leave
I think I love you
I know you think I'm crazy, and you probably should
I wouldn't make this up, I couldn't dream this good
Don't leave, I think I love you
I just saw the rest of my life, honey you're in it
Won't you hear what I say, give me a minute
Don't leave, I think I love you
I know you think I'm crazy, And you probably should
I wouldn't make this up, I couldn't dream this good
Now baby Don't tell me that I missed my chance
I haven't heard last call, would you like to dance?
I've been sitting here waiting on you all night
Why don't you give me that old good-to-go green light
Am I coming on strong, baby movin' kinda fast
I'm rushing along but at least I gotta ask
I couldn't live with myself if you got away
I'm a love sick puppy, baby what do you say?
Chorus
It's late and been a long night, you're tired I know
Aw, don't break my heart, baby please don't go
It Ain't the whiskey talkin', ain't this neon light
You see I've fallen stone-cold in love at first sight
Gonna cut to the chase, baby get right to it
I got a lot to say and a short time to do it
Aw, Don't walk away honey I'm just trying to
Aw... listen to me talkin', I'm a babblin' fool
chorus
Really baby, don't leave
I think I love you
I know you think I'm crazy, and you probably should
I wouldn't make this up, I couldn't dream this good
Don't Leave, I Think I Love You
Released on Toby Keith's 2003 album Shock'n Y'All, this country track exemplifies the artist's signature blend of heartland storytelling and acoustic guitar-driven melodies. The song reflects Keith's recurring theme of romantic devotion and the fear of abandonment, delivered with his characteristic vocal warmth and straightforward lyricism. As part of his discography from the early 2000s, the recording captures the polished production style that defined his mainstream success during that era. It stands as a representative work of his ability to craft relatable narratives about love and loss that resonate deeply within the country music tradition.