In Case You’re Leaving

Verse 1
I ain’t hidin’ your suitcase or changin’ the locks
Ain’t cryin’ in my boots or talkin’ to the dog
But if you were thinkin’ 'bout hittin’ that road
I swept off the porch and I filled up your Coke

Pre-Chorus
Ain’t sayin’ you’re goin’, but darlin’ if you do
Here’s a list of reasons not to follow through…

Chorus
You can’t leave me, not that you wanted to
But I watered your plants and I scrubbed out the tub
Took your momma to brunch, wore that shirt you hate
Even called your cousin back from outta state
I ain’t panickin’, but just in case
I left room in the bed and I cleared out some space
You can’t leave me — not that you would —
But if you was thinkin’ ‘bout it… I’ve been real good

Verse 2
I ain't sayin’ I read your diary last night
But page twenty-three sure changed my life
Now I do yoga, and I recycle too
And I got rid of them jeans that made me look like a fool

Pre-Chorus
This ain’t a goodbye, it’s a just-in-case stay
I even made dinner — your favorite soufflé

Chorus
You can’t leave me, not that you wanted to
But I watered your plants and I scrubbed out the tub
Took your momma to brunch, wore that shirt you hate
Even called your cousin back from outta state
I ain’t panickin’, but just in case
I left room in the bed and I cleared out some space
You can’t leave me — not that you would —
But if you was thinkin’ ‘bout it… I’ve been real good

Bridge
I ain't beggin’ or pleadin’, don’t get it wrong
I just learned to two-step to your favorite song
If you're stayin’ — great. If not — well shoot
I might start cryin’ in my birthday suit

Final Chorus
You can’t leave me, not that you planned it
But I bought you that purse and I even damn tanned it
Ain’t insecure, just prepared as hell
In case your heart's ringin’ the freedom bell
You can’t leave me — just wanted to mention —
I also signed us up for couples' pension

Outro
So don’t go, or do — I ain’t mad
I just practiced cryin’ for when it gets bad
But you can’t leave me… not that you’d dare —
I washed your car… and I brushed my hair