About the song
When it comes to American country music, it is impossible not to mention the name George Strait – who is known as “The King of Country”. With more than 60 singles reaching the No. 1 position on the charts, Strait is one of the most successful and enduring artists in the history of American music.
George Strait was born in 1952 in Texas, growing up among peaceful farms and countryside – where he was imbued with the rustic and genuine qualities of traditional country music. Unlike many artists who choose modern or experimental styles, Strait sticks to the classic sound, imbued with the colors of honky-tonk and western swing, preserving the original soul of American country. His music career began in the 1970s and peaked in the 1980s-2000s with a series of hits that made his name such as Amarillo by Morning, The Chair, and I Cross My Heart.
Behind the spotlight, Strait is a family man. His marriage to his high school sweetheart Norma lasted more than 50 years – a rare example of showbiz loyalty. However, his life was also marked by tragedy when his daughter Jenifer Strait died in a car accident in 1986 – a loss he rarely spoke about publicly but which left a deep mark on his heart and music.
One of his most emotional songs, “Baby’s Gotten Good at Goodbye” (1988), expresses the gentle but lingering pain of watching a love go without a word of complaint. Strait’s quiet, soulful vocals recount the woman leaving her boyfriend for the last time – this time without tears, without hope of rekindling. The song is a testament to Strait’s ability to convey emotion through the simplicity of melody and lyrics – something he has always done so well.
George Strait doesn’t need to break out of the box to stand out – he wins hearts with his sincerity, his simple music, and the unwavering spirit of true country. And with sad ballads like “Baby’s Gotten Good at Goodbye,” he proves that sometimes, silence is the most heartbreaking goodbye.
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Lyrics
What a rotten day this turned out to be
I still can’t believe she’d leave so easily
She just got all her things, threw ’em into a pile
Then she loaded her car and said after a while
She’d done this before, but this time she didn’t cry
That’s why I’m sittin’ on the front steps, starin’ down the road
Wondering if she’ll come back this time, I don’t know
After she packed, when she looked back
There were no tears in her eyes, and that’s got me worried
Thinkin’ maybe my baby’s gotten good at goodbye
All the times before, she’d break down and cry
She’d make her threats, but her heart wasn’t set on goodbye
She just wanted me to hear what she had to say
Now I’m lost for words, saying she went away
She may not return, for this time she didn’t cry
That’s why I’m sittin’ on the front steps, starin’ down the road
Wondering if she’ll come back this time, I don’t know
After she packed, when she looked back
There were no tears in her eyes, and that’s got me worried
Thinkin’ maybe my baby’s gotten good at goodbye
That’s why I’m sittin’ on the front steps, starin’ down the road
Wondering if she’ll come back this time, I don’t know
After she packed, when she looked back
There were no tears in her eyes, and that’s got me worried
Thinkin’ maybe my baby’s gotten good at goodbye
