“Baby’s Gotten Good at Goodbye” is a song by George Strait. It was written by Tony Martin and Troy Martin. The song was released in April 1988 as the first single from Strait’s album “If You Ain’t Lovin’, You Ain’t Livin'”.
The lyrics of the song depict a man who is struggling to come to terms with the end of his relationship. He reflects on how his partner has become adept at saying goodbye, suggesting that she has grown accustomed to leaving him. Despite his pain, he acknowledges her strength in moving on, even though it leaves him feeling lost and alone.
“Baby’s Gotten Good at Goodbye” showcases George Strait’s emotive vocal delivery and traditional country sound. It became a hit on the country music charts, reaching the top spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, further solidifying Strait’s status as one of the leading figures in country music during the late 1980s.
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What a rotten day this turned out to be I still can’t believe she’d leave so easily She just got all her things, threw ’em into a pile Then she loaded her car and said after a while She’d done this before, but this time she didn’t cry
That’s why I’m sittin’ on the front steps, starin’ down the road Wondering if she’ll come back this time, I don’t know After she packed when she looked back There were no tears in her eyes, and that’s got me worried Thinkin’ maybe my baby’s gotten good at goodbye
All the times before she’d break down and cry She’d make her threats, but her heart wasn’t set on goodbye She just wanted me to hear what she had to say Now I’m lost for words, saying she went away She may not return for this time she didn’t cry
That’s why I’m sittin’ on the front steps, starin’ down the road Wondering if she’ll come back this time, I don’t know After she packed when she looked back There were no tears in her eyes, and that’s got me worried Thinkin’ maybe my baby’s gotten good at goodbye
That’s why I’m sittin’ on the front steps, starin’ down the road Wondering if she’ll come back this time, I don’t know After she packed when she looked back There were no tears in her eyes, and that’s got me worried Thinkin’ maybe my baby’s gotten good at goodbye
