LEAVING ME WAS THE BEST THING YOU'VE EVER DONE
(Scherrie Payne)

Scherrie and Susaye - 1979



The years I spent with you I could write a sermonette 
And tell of all the pain you gave since we met
I felt just like a child when she's done something bad
Afraid to face the truth 'cause she knows that mama's mad

But I wasn't strong enough, fools are never wise
You left me, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise
Leaving me was the best thing you've ever done
In my heart I know I lost, in my mind I know I won

Though I still hurt inside, I got back my pride
I used to sit around feeling sorry for myself
Convinced that after you there could be
There could be no one else

And I've torn down the walls, baby
And I'm laughing, laughing like a clown
I'm drunk on wine and tears, I'm celebration bound

Why, oh why, am I still cryin'
When God knows and I know
There's no denyin' (there's no denyin')

Leaving me was the best thing you've ever done
In my heart I know I lost, in my mind I know I won
Love was misunderstood
It's more than just feeling good

Huhhhhhhhhhh, you left me here without a hope
And you thought I would never cope, now baby
You laughed and took back your heart
And you thought I would fall apart, now honey

(Instrumental Break)

Baby...

Now honey...

You left me here without a hope
And you thought I would never cope, now baby
You laughed and took back your heart
And you thought I would fall apart, now honey

You left me here without a hope
And you thought I would never cope, now baby
You laughed and took back your heart
And you thought I would fall apart, now honey

You left me here without a hope
And you thought I would never cope, now baby
You laughed and took back your heart
And you thought I would fall apart, now honey

Why, oh why am I still cryin'
When God knows and I know
There's, there's no denyin' (there's no denyin')

Leaving me was the best (Leaving me, leaving me, leaving me)
Thing you've ever done (Thank you, baby)
In my heart I know I lost (You've done me a favour)
In my mind I know I've won (I really won)

Leaving me was the best (Leaving me, leaving me, leaving me)
Thing you've ever done (Thank you, baby)
In my heart I know I lost (Thank you, baby)
In my mind I know I've won (I really won)

Leaving me was the best
Thing you've ever done (Leaving me, leaving me, leaving me)
In my heart I know I lost
In my mind I know I've won (I really won)


(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - February 2018)