She's Leaving Me Because She Really Wants To
Lyle Lovett · Joshua Judges Ruth [1992]
Thank you my friend
I sincerely appreciate the words you say
About how she'll cry
And how she'll grieve and miss me
When she goes away
Say them again
I need to hear the words once more
I can't believe
How she'll miss me when she's gone
And how she'll want to come back home
And never leave
But she's leaving me
Because she really wants to
And she'll be happy when she's gone
She'll be happy
She'll be so very happy
She'll dance and sing
Or even learn to fly
And spend her time with anyone but me
What's that you say
That I'll get over her the more that time goes by
But time goes so slow
When all I have to do is sit around and cry
No she won't be back
I'd be a fool to try to fool myself that way
I know she hasn't one regret
Because she hasn't had one since
The day she came to stay
She's leaving me
Because she really wants to
And she'll be happy when she's gone
She'll be happy
She'll be so very happy
She'll dance and sing
And even learn to fly
And spend her time with anyone but me
She'll be happy when she's gone
She'll be happy when she's gone
She'll be happy when she's gone
She'll be happy when she's gone
I sincerely appreciate the words you say
About how she'll cry
And how she'll grieve and miss me
When she goes away
Say them again
I need to hear the words once more
I can't believe
How she'll miss me when she's gone
And how she'll want to come back home
And never leave
But she's leaving me
Because she really wants to
And she'll be happy when she's gone
She'll be happy
She'll be so very happy
She'll dance and sing
Or even learn to fly
And spend her time with anyone but me
What's that you say
That I'll get over her the more that time goes by
But time goes so slow
When all I have to do is sit around and cry
No she won't be back
I'd be a fool to try to fool myself that way
I know she hasn't one regret
Because she hasn't had one since
The day she came to stay
She's leaving me
Because she really wants to
And she'll be happy when she's gone
She'll be happy
She'll be so very happy
She'll dance and sing
And even learn to fly
And spend her time with anyone but me
She'll be happy when she's gone
She'll be happy when she's gone
She'll be happy when she's gone
She'll be happy when she's gone
She's Leaving Me Because She Really Wants To
Lyle Lovett's 1992 track 'She's Leaving Me Because She Really Wants To' stands as a poignant centerpiece on his album Joshua Judges Ruth. Recorded in the classic country-pop style that defined his career, the song explores themes of romantic heartbreak and the complexities of desire. With its signature acoustic guitar work and Lovett's distinctive vocal delivery, the recording captures a moment of quiet resignation and emotional vulnerability. Released during a period where Lovett was refining his songwriting craft, the track exemplifies his ability to blend traditional country structures with introspective lyrics that resonate with listeners seeking authenticity in their music.