It was originally recorded in 1979 by American country music singer, Dottie West, for her Special Delivery album.
In 1999, it was re-recorded by American country music singer, Jo Dee Messina, whose version spent seven weeks at No.
Dottie West was the first singer to release the song as a single and titled it "A Lesson in Leavin'".
West's version was recorded in country pop style that was apparent on most her singles in the 1980s.
The song helped to revitalize West's career, after having a series of unsuccessful solo singles in the 1970s.