Good Leavin' Alone

Hank Williams Jr. · Blues My Name [1966]

I'm gonna give her a good leavin' alone she thinks

I want her to come back home

She thinks I've been cryin' since she's been gone

Well I'm gonna give her a good leavin' alone

I'm gonna give her a good forgettin' about

And all of my dreams she's a gonna be left out

I'm gonna let her keep her heart of stone

And I'm gonna give her a good leavin' alone

She thinks I need what we all studIED in biology

But I'm gettin' smart and I'm a gonna use a little REVERSE psychology



I'm gonna give her a good leavin' alone

I ain't her dog and I ain't gonna beg for bone

She's got a heart as warm as an ice cream cone

Well I'm a gonna give her a good leavin' alone

[ dobro ]She thinks I need what we all...

Yeah I'm a gonna give her a good leavin' alone

Good Leavin' Alone

Recorded in 1966 on the album Blues My Name, Hank Williams Jr.'s 'Good Leavin' Alone' stands as a quintessential example of his early country-rock fusion. The track captures the raw energy and rhythmic drive that would define his career, blending traditional country storytelling with a harder-edged, blues-inflected sound. As one of his signature works from the mid-60s, the song reflects the restless spirit of the era while establishing the sonic template for his later outlaw country success. It remains a staple of his discography, showcasing his ability to craft memorable melodies that resonate with themes of independence and the road ahead.