After taking a brief recording hiatus in the mid-1990s to start a family with her husband, songwriter Doug Crider, Bogguss returned to the country music scene to find that her charting power had already faded. Although she last appeared on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart in 1999, Bogguss continues to record and perform around the country to a loyal following.
Her most recent recordings have ventured into swing and jazz variations of country. These albums really showcase the tremendous talent in her voice. Suzy is a true singer, and her voice has so much versatility.
In 2014, Suzy added an album of Merle Haggard songs entitled "Lucky". The country & western flavor dominates this album, unlike some of her other recent work. To promote this new album, Suzy has embarked on a nationwide tour.
If You Leave Me Now
Suzy Bogguss Lyrics
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You'll take away the biggest part of me
Ooh, no baby, please don't go
And if you leave me now
You'll take away the very heart of me
Ooh, no baby, please don't go
Ooh, I just want you to stay
A love like ours is love that's hard to find
How could we let it slip away?
We've come too far to leave it all behind
How could we end it all this way?
When tomorrow comes we'll both regret
The things we said today
If you leave me now
A love like ours is love that's hard to find
How could we let it slip away?
We've come too far to leave it all behind
How could we end it all this way?
When tomorrow comes and we both regret
The things we said today
If you leave me now
You'll take away the very heart of me
Ooh, no baby, please don't go
Ooh, I just want you to stay
Ooh, I just gotta have you by my side
Ooh, no baby, please don't go
The song If You Leave Me Now by Suzy Bogguss is a plea to a lover not to leave. The singer is begging their lover to reconsider breaking up because their love is too special to throw away. The sentiment of the song is one that many people can relate to – the fear of losing someone they deeply love.
The lyrics reference the idea that if the lover leaves, they will take the biggest part of the singer with them. It seems that the singer is suggesting that without their partner, they will not be complete. They go on to say that their love is hard to find, and it is a mistake to let it slip away. The singer worries that if the lover leaves, they will both regret it when tomorrow comes.
The song's lyrics suggest that the lovers have had a disagreement and have said some hurtful things to each other. The song ends with the singer pleading with their lover not to go while expressing a deep love for them.
Line by Line Meaning
If you leave me now
This is the start of the singer's plea not to leave her.
You'll take away the biggest part of me
The singer feels like the person leaving her will take away a part of who she is.
Ooh, no baby, please don't go
The singer is begging her partner not to leave her
And if you leave me now
The singer reiterates the seriousness of the situation - if the partner leaves, it will be the end of their relationship.
You'll take away the very heart of me
The singer emphasizes how integral the partner is to her happiness and wellbeing. If they leave, they will take away her heart.
Ooh, I just want you to stay
This is the main message of the song - the singer just wants her partner to stay with her.
A love like ours is love that's hard to find
The singer reflects on the rarity and value of their love.
How could we let it slip away?
The singer feels regretful about the possibility of losing their love and questions how they could have let it happen.
We've come too far to leave it all behind
The singer reminds the partner that they have invested a lot in the relationship and it would be a shame to throw it all away.
How could we end it all this way?
The singer questions how they could possibly end things when their love is so strong.
When tomorrow comes we'll both regret
The singer acknowledges that if they part ways, they will both feel regretful about their decision.
The things we said today
The singer is referring to the things they may have said that led to the partner wanting to leave.
Ooh, I just gotta have you by my side
The singer is expressing how much she needs her partner to be with her.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Peter Cetera
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jeff j
Sweet Suzy! After listening to this dozens of times in the past few months I finally decided to comment. It is perfect. Suzy’s voice is so wonderful. Such a classic.
T. Barrow
What a gorgeous voice Suzy can sing anything! I don't understand why she doesn't have a multi-Cd deal with a major label, such a great talent!
allah snackbar
As a British man I know nothing about country music, but this lady is the best
Danny Goines
Love this. Such a sweet voice. She could sing the phone book.
cleiciane Costa
essa música já é linda!
E na voz dela ficou ótima 😍😍
Mitch Bray
I love this thundering voice of hers.
Greg Griffith
What a talented lady!
Ignacio Gutmann
One of the most beautiful song I ever listen! Great cover too!!!
ABOSS302
46 videos with Suzy singing from her heart to yours is the perfect New Years Eve.
Mark Ramirez
Love this Song......Glad to see she's still singing!!!