This Ain’t My First Goodbye
The track opens with twangy electric and slide guitar, backed by tight drums and a warm organ texture. Verses highlight raw, gritty southern male vocals, while the chorus amps up with harmonies and a fuller band drive. Subtle mandolin and earth-toned bass enrich the Americana flair.
This Ain’t My First Goodbye
The track opens with twangy electric and slide guitar, backed by tight drums and a warm organ texture. Verses highlight raw, gritty southern male vocals, while the chorus amps up with harmonies and a fuller band drive. Subtle mandolin and earth-toned bass enrich the Americana flair.
Lyrics
Lyrics by Steven R. Drennon, ©️ 2025
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Instrumental Intro
Verse 1
You’re standin’ 'neath that front porch light,
Tryin’ hard not to start a fight.
I can see the pain there in your eyes,
But you ain't the kinda girl who cries.
Ain’t no words gonna make this clean,
We both know what this silence means.
You want reasons, I have no doubt,
But I ain’t one you can figure out.
Chorus
Don’t waste your tears on me no more,
I’ve packed up many times before.
You can hate it, try to make me stay,
But I'll end up leavin' anyway.
You ain't sayin' nothin' I don't know,
I'm sure it hurts, but I've gotta go.
You can't stop me, girl, don't even try,
‘Cause you know this ain’t my first goodbye.
Verse 2
You gave love I didn't have to earn,
But I just broke your heart in return.
You tried fixin' what I couldn’t mend,
But it ain't workin, I can't pretend.
You'll be better once I ain't around,
I just ain't the kind to settle down.
You will find a better man someday,
One who ain't thrown half his life away.
Chorus
Don’t waste your tears on me no more,
I’ve packed up many times before.
You can hate it, try to make me stay,
But I'll end up leavin' anyway.
You ain't sayin' nothin' I don't know,
I'm sure it hurts, but I've gotta go.
You can't stop me, girl, don't even try,
‘Cause you know this ain’t my first goodbye.
Bridge
I’ll still think of you when nights get long,
Or anytime I hear your favorite song.
Maybe someday I will get it right,
But that someday won't come tonight.
Chorus
Don’t waste your tears on me no more,
I’ve packed up many times before.
You can hate it, try to make me stay,
But I'll end up leavin' anyway.
You ain't sayin' nothin' I don't know,
I'm sure it hurts, but I've gotta go.
You can't stop me, girl, don't even try,
‘Cause you know this ain’t my first goodbye.
Outro