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Matt Hinkley: Music

Leave Town (full song)

(Matt Hinkley)
Music, Lyrics, Arrangement by Matt Hinkley; copyright 2007 Matt Hinkley
Matt Hinkley- Guitars, Vocals, Tambourine, Hand Claps
Brent Stranathan- Drums
Matt Wigton- Bass
Josephine Ancelle, Kim Henry, Matt Hinkley, Mat Leland, Craig Wilson- Hand Claps
Can I ask one favor from you?
It’s the last thing I need you to do
You know I won’t take long
‘Cause I know right where to begin
I’ve been knee-bent, begging before
If you do me this, I’ll beg you no more
Oh won’t you leave town
And never show your face again

‘Cause as long as you’re here
I’m beginning to fear
I’ll be lost along my way
And I have to move on
But I can’t ‘til you’re gone
So please listen what I say

You’ve been too busy bringing me down
And I’ve been too busy wearing a frown
So won’t you leave town
And never show your face again

Well, you ask me to call
You don’t answer at all
You say, “sleep,” when I know you’re not alone
Keep me under your foot
‘Cause you know I’ll stay put
Well there’s something that you should know
And I think I’m gonna tell you so

I’d be wise just to let it all out
Though my ears still are ringing with doubt
I’ve no answers now
As I had no answers back then
If you’ll tell me nothing for sure
And if you’ll offer me no fair, easy cure
Then you should leave town
And never show your face again

‘Cause as long as you’re here
I’m beginning to fear
I’ll be lost, no words to say
And I have to move on
But I can’t ‘til you’re gone
So please pack your bags today

You’ve been too busy bringing me down
And I’ve been too busy wearing a frown
So won’t you leave town and never show your face again…