Probably Wouldn't Be This Way
LeAnn Rimes · This Woman
Everybody says he's crazy, I'll have to see
I finally moved to Jackson when the summer came,
I won't have to pay that boy to rake my leaves
I'm probably going on and on it seems I'm doing more of that these days
(Chorus:)
I probably wouldn't be this way
I probably wouldn't hurt so bad
I never pictured every minute without you in it,
Oh you left so fast,
Sometimes I see you standing there
Sometimes it's like I'm losing touch
Sometimes I feel I'm so lucky to have had the chance to love this much
God give me moments grace
Cause if I'd nevber seen your face
I probably wouldn't be this way
Momma says that I just shouldn't speak to you,
Susan says that I should just move on,
You oughta see the way these people look at me,
When they see me 'round here talking to this stone,
Everybody thinks I've lost my mind but I just take it day by day
(Chorus)
I probably wouldn't be this way,
I probably wouldn't hurt so bad,
I never pictured every minute without you in it,
Oh you left so fast,
Sometimes I see you standing there,
Sometimes I feel an angels touch
Sometimes I feel that I'm so lucky to have had the chance to love this much
God give me a moments grace
Cause if I'd never see your face
I probably woudln't be this way
I probably wouldn't be this way
Got a date a week from a Friday with the Preacher's son,
Everybody says I'm crazy, guess I'll have to see
Probably Wouldn't Be This Way
LeAnn Rimes delivered a defining moment in her career with the release of This Woman, an album that showcased her evolution beyond her early teen stardom. Probably Wouldn't Be This Way stands as a centerpiece of this record, blending her signature vocal clarity with the polished production values of contemporary country-pop. The track explores themes of resilience and self-discovery, reflecting the personal growth Rimes experienced during this era. While she had previously achieved massive success with ballads like How Do I Live, this recording demonstrated her ability to navigate more complex emotional landscapes within the genre. The song remains a testament to her enduring presence in the industry, highlighting a period where she confidently asserted her artistic identity through a sophisticated and emotionally resonant body of work.