Why Lord Goodbye
Don Williams Lyrics


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Walk round town, spending my money, thinking about you
Wondering why, because you were my honey, what did I do

I'm tired, yes I'm tired, why Lord goodbye
I've tried, yes I've tried, why Lord goodbye

You made my life, oh so much better, being with you
Cause since you've been gone, I don't know whether, I'll make it through





Because I'm tired, yes I'm tired, why Lord goodbye
I've tried, yes I've tried, why Lord goodbye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Don Williams's song Why Lord Goodbye suggest a man wandering around town, feeling lonely and heartbroken over the loss of a significant other. He reflects on how much happier he was when he had her in his life, and laments not knowing what caused the relationship to end. The repetition of the lines "I'm tired, yes I'm tired, why Lord goodbye / I've tried, yes I've tried, why Lord goodbye" indicate the exhaustion and frustration he feels from trying to make the relationship work, yet it still ultimately failed.


The song conveys a deep sadness and sense of defeat that is relatable to anyone who has experienced a breakup. The use of the word "Lord" in the title and lyrics may suggest a spiritual or religious aspect to the singer's emotions, possibly seeking guidance or consolation from a higher power. The overall tone of the song is one of melancholic resignation, expressing the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship and the painful nostalgia that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Walk round town, spending my money, thinking about you
I stroll around the town, spending my hard-earned cash, pondering about you


Wondering why, because you were my honey, what did I do
I am wondering what I did wrong, because you were my darling and now you're gone


I'm tired, yes I'm tired, why Lord goodbye
I feel so exhausted, really drained, why did you have to go, God?


I've tried, yes I've tried, why Lord goodbye
I have put in an effort, tried my best, why did you leave me, God?


You made my life, oh so much better, being with you
You made my life so much happier and fulfilled, being with you


Cause since you've been gone, I don't know whether, I'll make it through
But since you left me, I am not sure if I can make it through this life




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DONALD R. WILLIAMS

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