Next Time I Say Goodbye I'm Leaving
Hank Williams Jr. · Other Songs - Hank Williams Jr.
Next time I say goodbye I'm leaving I'm leaving even though I love you so
Next time I say goodbye I'm leaving unless I change my mind before I go
I know that's what I said the last time the last time
and a hundred times before
But darling next time I say goodbye I'm leaving
Unless you kiss when I reach the door
Your tender lips soon melt my will of art
Your loving tricks may mean or make my name of mind
Next time I say goodbye I'm leaving unless I change my mind before I go
[ guitar ]
Next time I say goodbye...
Unless I change my mind before I go
Next time I say goodbye I'm leaving unless I change my mind before I go
I know that's what I said the last time the last time
and a hundred times before
But darling next time I say goodbye I'm leaving
Unless you kiss when I reach the door
Your tender lips soon melt my will of art
Your loving tricks may mean or make my name of mind
Next time I say goodbye I'm leaving unless I change my mind before I go
[ guitar ]
Next time I say goodbye...
Unless I change my mind before I go
Next Time I Say Goodbye I'm Leaving
Hank Williams Jr.'s "Next Time I Say Goodbye I'm Leaving" stands as a quintessential example of the outlaw country sound that defined his career. Recorded in the early 1980s, the track showcases his signature blend of bluesy guitar work and a vocal style that balances raw emotion with a distinct Southern drawl. The song reflects the themes of heartbreak and resilience often found in his discography, capturing the tension between leaving a difficult situation and the lingering attachment to the past. As part of his broader body of work from the mid-1980s, the recording exemplifies the gritty, authentic aesthetic that cemented his legacy as a pivotal figure in modern country music.