If You Leave Me Now
The Isley Brothers · Other Songs - The Isley Brothers
Oh whoa, don't go, yeah
Don't go, you can't leave me now
Oh, oh, whoa don't go
If you leave me now
You take away the biggest part of me, oh baby
Ooh no, woman please don't go
Ooh no, I gotta have your lovin'
And if you leave me now
You'll take away the very heart of me, babe
Don't break my heart woman
Ooh no, no baby please don't go
Ooh no, I want you to stay
Oh listen
A love like ours, this love is hard to find
How could we let it slip away, oh whoa
You see, we come too far baby, to leave it all behind
Look around
How could we end it all this way, don't
When tomorrow comes and we both regret
The things that we said, said today baby
Oh yeah, don't leave me
Don't leave me, don't leave me, ooh yeah
Try and understand baby
Ooh, baby
A love like ours, this love is hard to find
They don't have any baby
How could we let it slip away, oh it's slippin' baby
I feel it slippin' baby, slippin' away
We come too far to leave it all behind
How could we end it all today
Oh, when tomorrow comes and we'll both regret
The things that we said today, baby
I don't want that on me girl
And oh, if you leave me now
You'll take away the biggest, the biggest, the biggest part of me
Ooh, oh no, don't go baby
Ooh, I just want you to stay, shorty
Stay baby, stay, stay, stay babe
Don't go baby, la da da da da da da da da
Please don't go, no, no, no, no, no, no
Oh, I ain't gon' let you leave babe
Oh, I'm gonna try my best to stop you baby, oh babe
Oh, this is Mr. Biggs baby
Oh, you know he can't let you do that
Not this week, not today, not this year
No way, no no no no no, no way baby
Oh you ain't leaving
Nobody leaves Mr. Biggs
Means you too baby
Oh yeah
Everybody around here know it babe
Think about your friends
Think about the neighbors
Your mother, oh you're father
Even the Lord, baby girl
What would He say to me
Whoa, I think He's so embarassed
And I ain't gon' have it
No, not today baby
If you leave me now
Move, walk away from the door
Close that door girl
If You Leave Me Now
The Isley Brothers deliver a soulful exploration of heartbreak and resilience in 'If You Leave Me Now.' Recorded during the group's golden era, this track exemplifies their signature blend of R&B and gospel-infused harmonies. The song features the distinctive vocal interplay characteristic of the Isley style, where lead and backing vocals weave together to create a rich, emotive texture. Thematically, it addresses the pain of separation while maintaining an underlying sense of dignity and hope. As part of their extensive discography, the recording stands as a testament to the group's ability to craft timeless love songs that resonate across generations. Its enduring appeal lies in its authentic emotional delivery and the seamless production that defines classic Motown and Philadelphia soul recordings.