Her Goodbye Hit Me In The Heart – George Strait

Introduction:

“Her Goodbye Hit Me in the Heart” is a track from George Strait’s debut studio album, Strait Country, released in 1981. This song is part of the early catalog that established Strait as a major force in country music during the 1980s. Strait Country was significant for blending traditional country sounds with a contemporary edge, and “Her Goodbye Hit Me in the Heart” reflects this balance with its emotional storytelling and heartache themes.

The song, like many others on the album, was co-written by Dean Dillon, one of Strait’s most frequent collaborators. Dillon’s songwriting played a pivotal role in Strait’s early success, contributing numerous hits that helped define the “new traditionalist” movement in country music at the time. “Her Goodbye Hit Me in the Heart” deals with the pain of separation and heartbreak, a recurring theme in Strait’s music, and its inclusion in his first album helped showcase his knack for delivering raw emotion through simple yet powerful lyrics.

Strait Country was a breakout album for George Strait, introducing his clean, straightforward style to the country music scene. The album produced a series of hits, including the chart-topping “Unwound,” and laid the foundation for a career that would see Strait become one of the most successful and enduring artists in country music history.

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Lyrics:

“Her Goodbye Hit Me In The Heart”

There’s never been a man
Who could bring me down
I’ve walked away from the toughest of towns
But her last words tore me apart
Her good bye hit me in the heart
Her good bye hit me in the heartHer good bye hit me in the heart
Brought me to knees like a shot from the dark
Her sweet love found its mark
Her good bye hit me in the heart
Her good bye hit me in the heart

Her soft warm touch took me by surprise
I was blinded by the love in my eyes
The moment she left I felt the pain start
Her good bye hit me in the heart
Her good bye hit me in the heart

Her good bye hit me in the heart
Brought me to my knees
Like a shot from the dark
Her sweet love found its mark
Her good bye hit me in the heart
Her good bye hit me in the heart