If You're Gonna Leave Me
The Osmonds · Other Songs - The Osmonds
I can take most anything and keep it all inside
But when it comes to losing the love I have for you
My old heart ain't big enough to keep from leaking through
If you're gonna leave me
Just come up missing yeah
Please don't say goodbye
I can be strong but if it comes my love
I don't want you to see me cry
If it come time that you must go
Please don't let me know
Just leave me a note by the kitchen door
That you're not coming home no more
Daddy told me you get what's coming to you or
I don't know what I did so wrong to cause my losing you
But if I hurt you, you decide you wanna go
Just do me a favor and go your way cause I really don't want to know
If you're gonna leave me
Just come up missing yeah
Please don't say goodbye
I can be strong but if it comes my love I don't want you to see me cry
If you're gonna leave me
Just come up missing yeah
Please don't say goodbye
I can be strong but if it comes my love
I don't want you to see me cry
If you're gonna leave me
Just come up missing yeah
Please don't say goodbye
I can be strong but if it comes my love
If You're Gonna Leave Me
Released by The Osmonds, this track exemplifies the group's signature blend of pop and rock during their early career. As part of their broader discography, the song reflects the band's ability to deliver catchy melodies with emotional depth, characteristic of their work in the early 1970s. The recording showcases the Osmonds' vocal harmonies and stage presence, which became hallmarks of their identity. While often associated with themes of heartbreak and departure, the song stands as a testament to their skill in crafting relatable pop narratives that resonated with audiences across generations. It remains a notable song in their catalog, representing the transition from novelty acts to serious musical performers.