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Ryan Adams – Why Do They Leave? (2000) | Track profile | Dork

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Ryan Adams
Heartbreaker
Why Do They Leave?

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Why Do They Leave?

Release date: 5th September 2000

From Heartbreaker

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About This Track

"Why Do They Leave?" is a track by Ryan Adams, from the album Heartbreaker, released 5th September 2000. Full lyrics are available below.

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Lyrics

Why Do They Leave?

[Verse 1]

Oh, why do they leave?

Oh, why do they leave?

On the day that you needed them the most

[Chorus]

Simple cards and things

Rose-colored sunsets, no flowers for me

Simple cards and things

Rose-colored sunsets, no flowers for me

Lover, why do you leave?

Lover, why do you leave?

On the day I want you for me?

[Verse 2]

Say, say it ain't so

That he will take you tomorrow

And I will sit here today the worst

[Chorus]

Simple cards and things

Rose-colored sunsets, no flowers for me

Simple cards and things

Rose-colored sunsets, curtains for me

Lover, why do you leave?

Lover, why do you leave?

On the day I want you to be the one?

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Track details

From Heartbreaker

2000

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2000

—In My Time of Need
—To Be the One
—(Argument with David Rawlings Concerning Morrissey)
—Why Do They Leave?
—Damn, Sam (I Love a Woman That Rains)
—Amy
—Shakedown on 9th Street
—Sweet Lil' Gal (23rd / 1st)
—Call Me on Your Way Back Home
—Don’t Ask for the Water
—Oh My Sweet Carolina
—My Winding Wheel
—Come Pick Me Up
—To Be Young (Is to Be Sad, to Be High)
—Bartering Lines

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Writer: Ryan Adams
Producer: Ethan Johns
Background Vocals: Allison Pierce
Piano: Pat Sansone