If You're Gonna Fly Away
Faith Hill · Cry
If you're gonna fly away
Don't fly without me
Don't go nowhere
I need you babe
Has the sun gone down on you
Have you given up on truth
I wish I could say all the right things
To make your pain go away
I wish you knew how beautiful you are in every way
When the world is falling down
Just kneel with me and pray
Chorus:
If you're gonna fly away
Don't fly without me
Don't run away
I need you babe
If you're gonna leave this place
Take me with you
I could never live without you
So you'll take a thousand pills, hoping to be numb
Lie awake in bed counting all that's wrong
No one understands, no one ever will
Trust me when I tell you, I know just how you feel
You had all these dreams
But your small town, they killed them for you
You had nothing else to do
But to use and use and use and use and use
(Chorus)
Just sing a song for me baby
It's not as bad as it seems, no no
What matters today won't matter tomorrow
Count all your blessings
Instead of all your sorrows
(Chorus)
Don't fly without me
Don't go nowhere
I need you babe
Has the sun gone down on you
Have you given up on truth
I wish I could say all the right things
To make your pain go away
I wish you knew how beautiful you are in every way
When the world is falling down
Just kneel with me and pray
Chorus:
If you're gonna fly away
Don't fly without me
Don't run away
I need you babe
If you're gonna leave this place
Take me with you
I could never live without you
So you'll take a thousand pills, hoping to be numb
Lie awake in bed counting all that's wrong
No one understands, no one ever will
Trust me when I tell you, I know just how you feel
You had all these dreams
But your small town, they killed them for you
You had nothing else to do
But to use and use and use and use and use
(Chorus)
Just sing a song for me baby
It's not as bad as it seems, no no
What matters today won't matter tomorrow
Count all your blessings
Instead of all your sorrows
(Chorus)
If You're Gonna Fly Away
Faith Hill delivers a tender country ballad on her 1995 album Cry, where the acoustic guitar and her emotive vocals create an intimate atmosphere. The song explores themes of longing and the fragility of relationships, fitting seamlessly within the traditional country-pop style that defined her early career. Released during a period where Hill was establishing herself as a leading voice in the genre, the track became a staple of her discography, showcasing her ability to blend narrative storytelling with melodic appeal. It remains a signature piece that highlights her vocal range and the emotional depth characteristic of her work from the mid-1990s.