Lucille – Kenny Rogers

About the Song

Prepare to be swept away by a timeless tale of love, heartbreak, and resilience with “Lucille,” Kenny Rogers’ unforgettable country ballad.

“Lucille” is a song that speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever experienced the pain of a lost love. The song’s poignant lyrics tell the story of a man who is haunted by the memory of his ex-wife, Lucille, who left him with four children and a broken heart.
Rogers’ emotive vocals and the song’s haunting melody create a powerful and evocative atmosphere that will linger with you long after you’ve finished listening. The song’s message of hope and resilience is both inspiring and comforting, reminding us that even in the darkest moments, there is always a way to move forward.

Released in 1977, “Lucille” quickly became a hit single, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It has since become one of Rogers’ most beloved songs, and its popularity has only grown stronger with time. 
If you’re looking for a song that will touch your heart and stay with you long after you’ve heard it, look no further than “Lucille.” This timeless classic is a testament to the power of music to tell stories and evoke emotions that will last a lifetime.

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Lyrics: “Lucille”

In a bar in Toledo
Across from the depot
On a bar stool she took off her ring
I thought I’d get closer
So I walked on over
I sat down and asked her name
When the drinks finally hit her
She said I’m no quitter
But I finally quit livin’ on dreams
I’m hungry for laughter
And here ever after
I’m after whatever the other life bringsIn the mirror I saw him
And I closely watched him
I thought how he looked out of place
He came to the woman
Who sat there beside me
He had a strange look on his face
The big hands were calloused
He looked like a mountain
For a minute I thought I was dead
But he started shakin’
His big heart was breakin’
He turned to the woman and saidYou picked a fine time to leave me Lucille
With four hungry children
And a crop in the field
I’ve had some bad times
Lived through some sad times
But this time your hurtin’ won’t heal
You picked a fine time to leave me LucilleAfter he left us
I ordered more whisky
I thought how she’d made him look small
From the lights of the bar room
To a rented hotel room
We walked without talkin’ at all
She was a beauty
But when she came to me
She must have thought I’d lost my mind
I could’nt hold her
‘Cos the words that he told her
Kept coming back time after timeYou picked a fine time to leave me Lucille
With four hungry children
And a crop in the field
I’ve had some bad times
Lived through some sad times
But this time your hurtin’ won’t heal
You picked a fine time to leave me Lucille

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