Jackie Don't Go

Survivor · Other Songs - Survivor

Jackie was the focus of my fantasies

There was passion in the schoolyard

Upon the autumn leaves

Cuttin' class was gettin' easy

Throwin' good sense down the drain

While your touch would always please me

It was love that eased the pain

Believin' that good times forever last

Our love is a thing of the past

Jackie no, Jackie don't go

You're a hard act to follow

Jackie go slow, Jackie please

I'm down on my knees, let's do it again

I was head over heels, I was hard in love

I put Jackie on a pedestal so high above

Rock 'n' roll became our savior

That alone was all it took

And when it came to fool behavior

Me and Jackie, we wrote the book

Believin' that good friends forever last

Now love is a thing of the past

Jackie no, Jackie don't go

You're a hard act to follow

Jackie go slow, Jackie please

I'm down on my knees, let's do it again

Jackie stay I'm living each day

In the streets of the city callin' your name

Jackie please, this is insane

Let's do it again

In the beginning all the time we spent together

Never further than a heartbeat away

Did you try and tell me, Jackie you were leavin'

I couldn't see beyond yesterday

(Jackie) Jackie Don't Go (Jackie)

Jackie no, Jackie don't go

You're a hard act to follow

Jackie go slow, Jackie please

I'm down on my knees, let's do it again

Jackie stay I'm living each day

In the streets of the city callin' your name

Jackie please, this is insane

Let's do it again

Jackie no, Jackie don't go

You're a hard act to follow

Jackie go slow, Jackie please

I'm down on my knees, let's do it again

Jackie Don't Go

Jackie Don't Go stands as a defining track within Survivor's expansive catalogue of hard rock anthems. Emerging during the band's prolific era, the recording captures the group's signature blend of driving rhythms and soaring melodies that characterized their most celebrated work. While often overshadowed by their massive chart-topping hits, this song exemplifies the energetic production and melodic sensibility that secured the band's place in rock history. The track reflects the collaborative songwriting strength that fueled their discography, offering a powerful vocal performance backed by tight instrumentation. As part of their broader body of work, it remains a testament to the enduring appeal of their sound, appealing to fans who appreciate the depth and consistency found throughout their recordings.