Whereas the original version of the song by Carole Bayer Sager had come and gone without making much of an impression, this cover became one of Coolidge’s biggest hits, peaking at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100.
[Verse 1]
I'd rather leave while I'm in love
While I still believe the meaning of the word
I'll keep my dreams and just pretend
That you and I are never gonna end
[Chorus]
Too many times I've seen
The rose die on the vine
Somebody's heart gets broken
Usually it's mine
I don't want to take the chance
Of being hurt again
You and I can't say goodbye
[Verse 2]
So if you wake and find me gone
Oh baby carry on
You see I need my fantasy
I still believe it's best to leave while I'm in love
[Chorus]
Too many times I've seen
The rose die on the vine
Somebody's heart gets broken
Usually it's mine
I don't want to take the chance
Of being hurt again
You and I can't say goodbye
[Verse 2]
So if you wake and find me gone
Oh baby carry on
You see I need my fantasy
I still believe it's best to leave while I'm in love
I still believe it's best to leave while I'm in love
I’d Rather Leave While I’m In Love was written by Carole Bayer Sager & Peter Allen.
I’d Rather Leave While I’m In Love was produced by David Anderle & Booker T. Jones.