You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go

Miley Cyrus · Other Songs - Miley Cyrus

I've seen love go by my door

It's never been this close before

Never been so easy or so slow

Been shooting in the dark too long

When somethin's not right it's wrong

You're gonna make me lonesome when you go



Dragon clouds so high above

I've only known careless love

It's always hit me from below

This time around it's more correct

Right on target, so direct

You're gonna make me lonesome when you go



Purple clover, Queen Anne's Lace

Crimson hair across your face

You could make me cry if you don't know

Can't remember what I was thinkin' of

You might be spoilin' me too much, love

You're gonna make me lonesome when you go



Flowers on the hillside, bloomin' crazy

Crickets talkin' back and forth in rhyme

Blue river runnin' slow and lazy

I could stay with you forever and never realize the time



Situations have ended sad

Relationships have all been bad

Mine've been like Verlaine's and Rimbaud

But there's no way I can compare

All those scenes to this affair

You're gonna make me lonesome when you go



You're gonna make me wonder what I'm doin'

Stayin' far behind without you

You're gonna make me wonder what I'm sayin'

You're gonna make me give myself a good talkin' to



I'll look for you in old Honolulu

San Francisco, Ashtabula

Yer gonna have to leave me now, I know

But I'll see you in the sky above

In the tall grass, in the ones I love

You're gonna make me lonesome when you go

Ooh, you're gonna make me lonesome when you go

You're gonna make me lonesome when you go



You're gonna make me lonesome when you go

You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go

Miley Cyrus delivers a soulful interpretation of Bob Dylan's classic ballad, "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go," showcasing her ability to navigate beyond her pop roots into deeper, more emotive territory. This recording highlights her vocal maturity and willingness to embrace the melancholic weight of the composition. While often associated with her early career transitions, the track stands as a testament to her enduring connection to songwriting traditions that prioritize raw emotion over production gloss. The performance captures the bittersweet anticipation of separation, allowing Cyrus to explore a more restrained and intimate side of her artistry. It remains a significant song in her discography, reflecting her ongoing evolution as an artist capable of honoring legacy material while imprinting her own distinctive character onto the song.