Reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart on April 1, 1989.
It was Strait's 16th number one hit, part of his record-setting 60 number ones across various charts. Song Meaning and Lyrics George Strait - Babys Gotten Good At Goodbye
Neotraditional country featuring smooth vocals, pedal steel guitar , and acoustic arrangements. Behind the Song Songwriters: Written by Tony Martin and Troy Martin. Reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country
The song replaced a track by Strait's longtime friend Dean Dillon. Though Dillon was initially "miffed," he had actually been the one to introduce Strait to the Tony/Troy Martin demo. pedal steel guitar
A man is stunned by his partner's sudden departure.
The track is a poignant reflection on heartbreak and emotional detachment.