At first she's gonna come on strong
Like she'll love you all night long
Like it's going out of style
Then she'll leave you with a smile

You're gonna give her all your heart
Then she'll tear your world apart
You're gonna cry a little while
Still she'll leave you with a smile

Well, you can't help but wonder
Why you can't help but love her
But you can't help love her
And all that hurtin' was more than worth it
It's written all over your face

One day you'll pass her on the street
With that guy you used to be
She'll say hello and walk on by
Then she'll leave you with a smile

Well, you can't help but wonder
Why you can't help but love her
But you can't help love her
And all that hurtin' was more than worth it
It's written all over your face

At first she's gonna come on strong
Like she'll love you all night long
Like it's going out of style
Then she'll leave you with a smile

Ah, she's gonna love you
She gonna leave you with a smile
Ah, she's gonna love you
She gonna leave you with a smile


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She'll Leave You With A Smile Lyrics as written by Charles Otis Blackmon James C. Knowles

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    This song is just capturing. It leaves ME with a smile. Just the thought. I think there are a lot of double meanings in this song, and when I first heard it, I didn't know what it was talking about, but now I see. It kinda reminds me of this guy, because, even though he hurt me to an extent, I loved being with him, and when I think of him, I get happy. It's insane... :)

    jazzy09on September 27, 2002   Link
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    ditto jazzy.. i've got 'that guy' too who hurt me so bad yet every time i think of him or the fun things we did together i smile.

    mazda3grlon April 07, 2005   Link
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    no i dont think its about that at all..its not about the girl being hurt and thinking about the relationship happily..its about a girl whos free and happy and loving..and while shes in a relationship she is completely involved and loving but shes so free spirited that she cant be held down and will leave for a new experience..and this boy sees her again and knows she will do the same thing to another guy because thats who she is..but he cant help but love her spirit and the amazing time they had while she loved him

    555hon July 04, 2007   Link
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    yeah i agree with 555h...

    Benj08on July 11, 2007   Link
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    Reminds of someone I had a short, brief, but amazing spark with. Even though we are done I can't help but smile with the time we spent together. Even if hurts it's over, we both agreed we are very much glad it happened. Bravo George!

    bearfan34on June 28, 2009   Link
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    story of my life

    rachelxoxoon January 28, 2010   Link
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    Brings me back to memories of the love of a lifetime, and yes big smile when I reminisce

    Cajunhogon March 24, 2015   Link
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    Great song - I think its begging for a hard rock cover version

    kexpseattleon January 23, 2017   Link

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