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Leaving Time Lyrics by Patterson Hood

Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance

2012

[Verse 1]
The baby's on the bedroom floor
Suitcases and clothes galore
Everyone's just a little bit sore
When it comes to leaving time
[Verse 2]
Your sister ain't got much to say
The unexpected in the worst of spaces
Momma's gonna be pissed all day
When it comes to leaving time
When it comes to leaving time
[Chorus]
So do what you're told without a fuss
Run the errands and load the bus
Don't forget to give a damn about us
When it comes to leaving time
Add three hours to the old time zone
Faces on the Jetsons telephone
Sing your songs and then bring it back home
In three weeks time, when it comes to leaving time
[Verse 3]
So hush, little baby, have no fear
I'm six more tours 'til the end of the year
Thank God the package store sells more beer
It's nearly leaving time
[Verse 4]
And I know everything's gonna be okay
I know it's harder when daddy's away
But I carry y'all with me in my heart
Every night and day and I ain't never leaving
I'm just taking us all to a whole bunch of places
[Chorus]
So do what you're told without a fuss
Run the errands and load the bus
Don't forget to give a damn about us
When it comes to leaving time
Add three hours to the old time zone
Faces on the Jetsons telephone
Sing your songs and then bring it back home
Sing your songs and then bring it back home
[Outro]
It's nearly leaving time
It's nearly leaving time
Nearly leaving time
Credits
Patterson Hood

Patterson Hood

About “Leaving Time” by Patterson Hood

Read the complete lyrics to "Leaving Time" by Patterson Hood from the album "Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance" in 2012. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Country, Alternative Country, Aa (Check Description).

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"Leaving Time" is credited to Patterson Hood. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Leaving Time" appears on "Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance" in 2012.

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