Michael McDonald - My Love's Leavin' Lyrics






I can't believe she's goin'
I said please show me
What selfish seeds I plant along the way
Black harvest today

The empty bed she left me
Cold on one side
Can't believe, only me
Shadows in purple thrill me

I cry myself awake each night
I can't believe that it's true
Here am I, where are you?

Can I cope with today?
My love is leavin' me
Still I'm hoping she'll stay
My love is leavin' me

But I'll control my feelings
I find faith, healing
And I'll find hope singing
The way is so long

But I'm gonna be strong
Oh what a turn around
Soon, someday I'll be bound

And I'll cope with today
My love is leavin'
Still I'm hoping she'll stay
My love is leavin' me

Can't believe, only me
Shadows in purple thrill me
I cry myself awake each night
I can't believe that it's true
Here am I, where are you, my love?

Breathing your perfume
Chills me
Dreams never lie
Is it true, asking you?

My love is leavin' me
Still I'm hoping she'll stay
My love is leavin' me
That's what you heard

I'm free as a bird
Leavin', leavin'
My love is leavin' me
Leavin, my love is leavin'

'Cause my love is leavin' me
That's what you heard
'Cause I'm free as a bird
My love is leavin', leavin'

Leavin', leavin'
My love is leavin'





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  1. p.... w....

    See naturally you are a Happy go lucky person!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏

  2. p.... w....

    Pouring down rain in AZ. On Christmas Day! What's the weather like in sunny California today? CHRIST MAS

  3. F.... W....

    This song is great, it's been a while since I've heard it

  4. T.... F....

    M. McDonald voice 4ever, such a great man and artist from the begining... and 4Play, sooo good as well... anyway this is beautiful up and down and everywhere ;-)

  5. U.... N....

    Amazing!

  6. T.... P....

    OMG! I have been looking for this song for 2yrs. Thank you, for posting this beautiful music.

  7. l.... ....

    Michael has done Steve Winwood proud, such rendition, when listening by a high rise apartment by the seaside, with a Scotch whisky, looking at the night sky, nothing more perfect than this moment.

  8. M.... S....

    Not to discredit Fourplay at all. Fourplay is simply awesome, BUT great choice in Michael McDonald.. Anything he touches is GOLD!!!

  9. I.... D....

    This song is sooooo beautiful, though sad lyrics, but BEAUTIFUL song😭

  10. L.... R....

    I have played this song 5 times in a row. They don't make music like that anymore

  11. E.... ....

    Beautiful masterpiece 🖤

  12. k.... ....

    this has that 80's melancholic sound, it almost makes me ache. Love it.

  13. T.... C....

    Very beautiful. Great Michael McDonald as Always !

  14. P.... S....

    Heard this song for the first time today on the radio in my car. I love it, just love it!! The lyrics are so real and touching, the simplicity of the music puts whole song together.

  15. j.... l....

    think Michael could get away with singing bah bah black sheep

  16. W.... M....

    Leave it up to Fourplay to take an original tune and remake it BETTER!! And this happens regularly. Between The Sheets, After The Dance...I don't know if the original artists should
    feel flattered or ashamed! lol

  17. A.... R....

    I would like to lay by your side ba any time an u. will never cry at nite with me cause i be there 24hr. a day u are tough man.

  18. H.... L....

    Awesome

  19. A.... D....

    I was looking for Steve Wildwood's version but after hearing this one I find myself missing this one more often. This version plays often in my head as if I have an mp3 in my head. Michael MacDonald is an Angel in disguise.

    A.... D....

    You mean Steve Winwood?

    A.... D....

    Abiott Ditshego Steve Winwood

  20. S.... P....

    Love this song. I'm a huge Steve Winwood fan. I also like outstanding covers. This song was made for Michael......

    S.... P....

    Hey, Have you checked my channel?

  21. E.... W....

    Magnifique avec la voix de Michael McDonald

  22. R.... T....

    My children and I LOVE this song... Have for years... My 23 year old just tagged me with the link 😋😋😋

  23. A.... D....

    I found faith healing

  24. A.... D....

    I so desperately wanted to hear Steve Winwood but this version got me hooked. I found myself a few days later missing this version. Wow Michael MacDonald you're a lifesaver.

  25. O.... 1....

    Ay, caray!!! Qué versión tan precisa, rica, elegante, estilo, todo!!!! Sexi, sobre todo!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  26. A.... T....

    Great version of Steve's song :)

  27. J.... D....

    Luv you Micheal macdonald

  28. J.... D....

    Micheal MacDonald this guy is unbelievable he is a game of art

  29. P.... R....

    Great song, brilliant vocals

  30. k.... k....

    Michael McDonald, OMG, that voice. Saw him in concert last fall, he was ill with a cold, but, still gave a great performance.

  31. R.... E....

    fantastic!! thanks!!

  32. L.... S....

    I love there great together

  33. m.... ....

    Damn good version. Well done.

  34. R.... A....

    Amazing song. Memories of a fantastic holiday in America. Saw him in Glasgow - awesome.

  35. S.... ....

    This song makes my heart heavy...my husband is leaving.

    S.... ....

    Call Me! I'll make you forget he was ever alive!

    S.... ....

    Simplymck Jesus will heal all our hurts

  36. T.... S....

    Love Michael McDonald voice on this record

    T.... S....

    Yes, a perfect cover of Steve's tune. They should have the great Steve Winwood on an album. Anybody that can be a star writing songs at 16 like Gimme Some Lovin' deserves all the credit he an get from amazing artists like Fourplay!

  37. A.... R....

    Who said i do. u will see fine self

  38. A.... R....

    It seem like everybody bed is cold on one side. Smooth

  39. C.... J....

    when music was really music.. lyrics rock!!

  40. A.... R....

    I would not never leave u when u came home i would be on that room forever.

  41. A.... R....

    U always win my heart with these slow songs very nice.

  42. A.... R....

    Hi Wes.

  43. R.... F....

    Michael McDonald at his best, thank you Fourplay

  44. U.... ....

    what a voice

  45. A.... R....

    That is a nice love song to listen to at nite when it is dark. Fresno . Ca.

  46. l.... ....

    Lyrics:

    I can't believe she's going
    I said please show me
    What selfish seeds I plant along the way
    Black harvest today
    The empty bed she left me, cold on one side
    Can't believe, only me
    Shadows in purple thrill me
    I cry myself awake each night
    I can't believe that it's true
    Here I am, where are you
    Can I cope with today
    My love is leavin' me
    Still I'm hoping she'll stay
    My love is leavin' me
    But I'll control my feelings
    I find faith, healing
    And I'll find hope singing
    The way is so long
    But I'm going to be strong
    Oh, what a turn around
    Soon, someday I'll be bound
    And I'll cope with today
    My love is leavin' me
    Still I'm hoping she'll stay
    My love is leavin' me

  47. K.... T....

    excellent !!!! du vrai son....

  48. B.... R....

    A very good cover. Almost like it as much as the Steve Winwood version.

    B.... R....

    WOW , I can see the Winwood now !

  49. M.... M....

    Maravilhoso!

  50. M.... J....

    Can't believe anyone would want to leave that voice! Love Micheal!

  51. r.... o....

    Love it!!! Robin

  52. S.... ....

    damn... when will everybody realize that Michael McDonald is the worst singer that killed the Doobie Brothers, and now he's killing a Stevie Winwood classic...

    S.... ....

    Here's the thing SladderBux, The Doobies were at their peak during my junior high thru high school years. During the pre-Michael McDonald era their song writing and instrumental performances were strong, but between Tom (whom I've met) and Patrick and the boys the vocals were solid but not amazing, or world-class. You take Minute by Minute, holy shit that album still holds up VERY well today. Though there are numerous factors, Michael's vocals are the NUMBER ONE reason why. Lots of great music from The Doobies before & during the Michael McDonald eras… the best of the best though has Michael's keys & vocals all over it.

    S.... ....

    +Robert44444444 Michael so rebranded the doobie they owe him so much as I'm sure they're aware.

    S.... ....

    Lol are you kidding me? I only listen to Doobie Brothers for Michael McDonald. There are only like two non-Michael Mcdonald Doobie songs I even listen to

    S.... ....

    I wouldn't say he's the worst singer, certainly not. Or that he ruined the Doobie Brothers. But I would agree that Stevie Winwood sings this song so much better. In fact the original is just better everywhere. I have much respect for Michael's solo stuff and he's added many a fine backing vocal on a lot of tracks over the years..

    S.... ....

    he did not kill the Doobie Brothers. He has a God given voice

  53. E.... M....

    Cool version of this song:)

  54. L.... N....

    One of my most loved artist's.He is beyond this world.

  55. M.... D....

    Yes...

  56. R.... ....

    I love Fourplay. I love Michael McDonald. I love Steve Winwood's solo music from the 80s & 90s. So while I like the original recording of this tune with Steve's voice and the Yamaha CS-80 synth parts better, this cover is fresh, a little lighter and very nice overall.

    R.... ....

    I like both versions of this song, but I lean toward this one. In the end though, it's just a great song.

    R.... ....

    agree....love M.M.'s voice....sexy

    R.... ....

    @Betty Rose Cheely Craven Just wish McDonald still had the FULL BEARD! Maybe it's a Mental thing but he seemed to sing better with his FULL BEARD! (Don't forget Keep Forgetting) That was MM all the way!

    R.... ....

    @Betty Rose Cheely Craven The 80's MM. Kinda like Phil Collins from the Mid-Eighties.

  57. M.... G....

    Beautiful!

  58. E.... D....

    Mestres.

  59. T.... B....

    This is a Steve Winwood song.

  60. s.... m....

    Awesome

    s.... m....

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