Even Though

I’m Leaving

Luke Combs

Daddy, I’m afraid, won’t you stay a little while?

Keep me safe ’cause there’s monsters right outside

Daddy, please don’t go, I don’t wanna be alone’Cause the second that you’re gone they’re gonna know

Before he went to bed he grabbed my hand and saidJust ’cause I’m leaving

It don’t mean that I won’t be right by your side

When you need me

And you can’t see me in the middle of the night

Just close your eyes and say a prayer

It’s okay, I know you’re scared

When I’m not here, but I’ll always be right there

Even though I’m leaving

I ain’t going nowhere

Dad we’ve all been late and Uncle Sam don’t like to wait

He’s got a big old plane that’s gonna take me far away

I know I act tough but there’s a churning in my gut

’Cause I just can’t call you up when things get rough

Before I left he hugged my neck and saidJust ’cause you’re leaving

It don’t mean that I won’t be right by your side

When you need me

And you can’t see me in the middle of the night

Just close your eyes and say a prayer

It’s okay, I know you’re scared

I might be here, but I’ll always be right there

Even though you’re leaving

I ain’t going nowhere

Daddy, I’m afraid, won’t you stay a little while?

I never thought I’d see the day I had to say goodbye

Daddy, please don’t go, I can’t do this on my own

There’s no way that I can walk this road alone

Daddy grabbed my hand and saidJust ’cause I’m leaving

It don’t mean that I won’t be right by your side

When you need me

And you can’t see me in the middle of the night

Just close your eyes and say a prayer

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Review

It’s a sentimental tale of about how a father and son’s love stood the test of time. Fans might have been a little surprised to hear mandolin as one of the lead instruments in this tender song.