Leaving Me

[Verse 1]
You walked out slow
And left me shaking
My heart stayed there
At your front door
I keep your smile
In my bad hours
I keep your eyes
Like a bruise I wore
[Pre-Chorus]
Now I'm all alone
With your name on my tongue
I try to act tough
But baby, I'm undone
[Chorus]
Leaving me, leaving me
Why'd you leave me like that?
Devastated, devastated
I can't take it back
Your smile and eyes
Still hold me tight
Leaving me, leaving me
Baby, stay tonight
[Verse 2]
I tried new rooms
And fresh white sheets
But every soft touch
Turns back to me
I say "move on"
Then I freeze in place
'Cause your little laugh
Still lives on my face
[Pre-Chorus]
Now I'm all alone
With your name on my tongue
I try to act tough
But baby, I'm undone
[Chorus]
Leaving me, leaving me
Why'd you leave me like that?
Devastated, devastated
I can't take it back
Your smile and eyes
Still hold me tight
Leaving me, leaving me
Baby, stay tonight
[Bridge]
If you call once
I'll answer quick
I'm not too proud
I'm not that slick
One more touch
Could wreck me clean
But I'd rather break
Than live in between
[Chorus]
Leaving me, leaving me
Why'd you leave me like that?
Devastated, devastated
I can't take it back
Your smile and eyes
Still hold me tight
Leaving me, leaving me
Baby, stay tonight

Sensual R&B with a slow half-time groove and silky syncopated drums; verse rides warm Rhodes, muted bass, and finger snaps; pre-chorus strips to bass and breathy pads; chorus opens with stacked harmonies and a repeated hook. Close-mic lead, soft doubles, ad-lib echoes, delay throws on key words, vinyl crackle and reverse swells between sections, polished and intimate, sensual, r&b