Please Don't Leave Me
Darrell McCall & Willie Nelson Lyrics
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Partings are so sad my dear
For you're the only one that I love darlin'
Can't you tell that I'm sincere
We were happy once my dear
Happy as could be
And now that we have things patched up
And love me as you have before darlin'
For I'm so in love with you
Please don't leave me anymore darlin'
Partings are so sad my dear
For you're the only one that I love darlin'
Can't you tell that I'm sincere
We were happy once my dear
Happy as could be
And now that we have things patched up
Just stay here with me
And love me as you have before darlin'
For I'm so in love with you
And love me as you have before darlin'
For I'm so in love with you
The lyrics of "Please Don't Leave Me" by Darrell McCall and Willie Nelson convey a plea to a loved one not to leave. The singer is expressing their sincere love and the sadness that comes with parting. They emphasize that the person they are addressing is the only one they love and asks them to understand the depth of their feelings.
The song suggests that the couple was once happy, and the singer reflects on those past moments of bliss. They acknowledge that they have worked through their differences and have "patched up" their relationship, which makes them yearn for their partner to stay with them. The singer desires to be loved the way they have been loved before, as they are deeply in love with their partner.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability, desperation, and a longing for a love that seems to be slipping away. The singer implores their partner not to leave, hoping that they can rekindle the happiness they once shared.
Line by Line Meaning
Please don't leave me anymore darlin'
I am pleading with you not to abandon me, my love
Partings are so sad my dear
Separations bring deep sorrow, my beloved
For you're the only one that I love darlin'
Because you are the sole object of my affection, my dear
Can't you tell that I'm sincere
Do you not perceive the honesty in my words and feelings?
We were happy once my dear
Once upon a time, we experienced bliss, my beloved
Happy as could be
Overjoyed beyond measure
And now that we have things patched up
Now that we have resolved our issues
Just stay here with me
Simply remain by my side
And love me as you have before darlin'
Continue to love me passionately as you did in the past, my love
For I'm so in love with you
Because my love for you burns intensely
And love me as you have before darlin'
Continue to love me passionately as you did in the past, my love
For I'm so in love with you
Because my love for you burns intensely
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BerlinBo
Very nice!
Cisco Duck
Great old Bob Wills number from 1941 written by one of his fiddlers, Jesse Ashlock.