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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Bon Jovi
Vocals
David Bryan
Keyboards
Richie Sambora
Guitar
Tico Torres
Drums
Hugh McDonald
Bass Guitar
Greg Leisz
Pedal Steel Guitar
Dan Chase
Programming
Jonathan Yudkin
Fiddle
Dan Dugmore
Steel Guitar
Steve Nathan
Piano
John Catchings
Cello
Eric Darken
Percussion
Paul Franklin
Steel Guitar
Carl Gorodetzky
Violin
Pam Sixfin
Violin
Kris Wilkinson
Viola
Carole Rabinowitz
Cello
Charlie Judge
Synthesizer Programming
Kurt Johnston
Pedal Steel Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
John Shanks
Composer
J. Bon Jovi
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Desmond Child
Producer
Jeremy Wheatley
Mixing Engineer
Richard Edgeler
Assistant Mixing Engineer
George Marino
Mastering Engineer
John Shanks
Producer
Jeff Rothschild
Recording Engineer
James Rudder
Assistant Recording Engineer
Aaron Kasdorf
Assistant Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
It's pretty cold for late September
An autumn wind is creepin' in
The summer sun packed up, it's long gone
There's a whole lot of leavin' goin' on, yeah
[Verse 2]
I bet it's warm in California
I think it's time to hit the road
I just might call that band of gypsies
Go searchin' for our pot of gold
Seems like lately there's a whole lot of leavin' goin' on
[Chorus]
I close my eyes and picture your hand in mine
I still hear your voice, it takes me back to that time
Where I can find a reason to be strong
Seems like lately there's a whole lot of leavin' goin' on
[Verse 3]
Close the window, draw the curtains
You ain't the only one here hurtin'
No one's right, no one's wrong
Lately there's a whole lot of leavin' goin' on
[Chorus]
I close my eyes and picture your hand in mine
I still hear your voice, it takes me back to that time
Where I can find a reason to be strong
Seems like lately there's a whole lot of leavin' goin' on
[Bridge]
You used to live to say you love me
Now you got one foot out the door
It's then you turn around and ask me
Do we got it anymore?
[Chorus]
I close my eyes and picture your hand in mine
I still hear your voice, it takes me back to that time
When I need a reason to be strong
I close my eyes and picture your hand in mine
Yeah, I hold the line, you'll never hear me sayin' goodbye
So pretty baby, please be strong
Seems like lately there's a whole lot of leavin' goin' on
[Outro]
I'll come back for you, baby
Written by: J. Bon Jovi, John Shanks