About the song
Chicago, an American rock band known for their horn-driven sound and soulful ballads, released “If You Leave Me Now” as a timeless love song that has captivated audiences for decades. This heartfelt and emotive track, released in 1976, became a hit single and a defining song for the band’s iconic career.
With their distinctive harmonies and powerful vocals, Chicago explores the universal themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of human connection. Through introspective lyrics and the band’s emotive performance, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
The opening lines, “If you leave me now, you’ll take away a part of me,” immediately establish the song’s central theme. The lyrics continue to explore the pain and sorrow of heartbreak, emphasizing the emptiness and loneliness that can result. The song’s refrain, “If you leave me now, you’ll take away a part of me,” is both powerful and heartbreaking, conveying a sense of deep loss and regret.
Throughout the song, Chicago’s signature horn section and the band’s soulful vocals create a captivating and immersive listening experience. The song’s ability to evoke a sense of longing and heartbreak makes it a timeless classic.
“If You Leave Me Now” is more than just a popular song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s heartfelt lyrics and powerful performance continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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Lyrics
If you leave me now
You’ll take away the biggest part of me
Ooh-ooh-hoo, no
Baby, please don’t go
And if you leave me now
You’ll take away the very heart of me
Ooh-ooh-hoo, no
Baby, please don’t go
Ooh-ooh-hoo, girl
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 and we’ll both regret
The things we said today
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’ll both regret
The things we said today
If you leave me now
You’ll take away the biggest part of me
Ooh-ooh-hoo, no
Baby, please don’t go
Ooh, girl
Just got to have you by my side
Ooh-ooh-hoo, no
Baby, please don’t go
Ooh, mama
I just got to have your loving here