I'd Rather Leave While I'm In Love
Rita Coolidge · Best 1200 [2005]
while I still believe the meaning of the word
I'll keep my dreams and just pretend
that you and I are never gonna end
Too many times I've seen
the rose die on the vine
somebody's heart gets broken
usually it's mine
I don't want to take the chance
of being hurt again
and you and I can't say good-bye
So if you wake and find me gone
oh baby carry on you see I need my
fantasy I still believe it's best
to leave while I'm in love
Too many times I've seen
the rose die on the vine
somebody's heart gets broken usually
It's mine I don't want to take
the chance of being hurt again
and you and I can't say good-bye
So if you wake and find me gone
oh baby carry on you see I need my
fantasy I still believe it's best to
leave while I'm in love I still believe
It's best to leave while I'm in love
I'd Rather Leave While I'm In Love
Rita Coolidge's 'I'd Rather Leave While I'm In Love' stands as a poignant song in her extensive discography, showcasing the soulful depth that defined her career. Released during a period where she balanced country and pop influences, the track highlights her signature vocal warmth and emotional restraint. The song captures the bittersweet sentiment of ending a relationship on a high note, a theme that resonated throughout her work in the 1970s and beyond. As part of her broader body of recordings, this piece reflects her ability to interpret material with genuine feeling, avoiding the pitfalls of over-sentimentality. It remains a testament to her enduring presence in American music, offering listeners a moment of reflective beauty within a catalog rich with memorable performances and collaborations.