Why Would I Say Goodbye
| "Why Would I Say Goodbye" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "White Line Casanova" |
"Why Would I Say Goodbye" is a single by American country music duo Brooks & Dunn. Released as the fifth and final single from their CD, Borderline, it reached a peak of #8 on the US Country chart, and #9 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. This is the fifth of the six Brooks & Dunn singles in which Kix Brooks sings lead.
Content
The song's narrator has been very happy with his lover so far in his life, and he just wants to hold her, doesn't want to hurt her, noir leave, just wants to be with her. He finally found the love of his life, and because of that, there's no reason for him to say goodbye. The song's chorus goes like this:
I just wanna hold you
I don't wanna hurt you
I don't wanna leave
I just wanna be with you
And after living lost, lost for so long
Finally found the love of my life
Oh why would i say goodbye
Chart positions
"Why Would I Say Goodbye" debuted at #50 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of March 22, 1997.
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 8 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 9 |