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"He'll Have to Go" (song)

"He'll Have to Go" is a classic country ballad describing a heartfelt dilemma. The narrator is torn between confessing his love to a woman or waiting for her current partner to leave. As he hesitates, he envisions her approaching and asks her to listen, warning that he might have to send her away if she’s with someone else. The song conveys themes of longing, love, and internal conflict, capturing the emotional tension of unspoken affection and hope for a future together. Its simple melody and poignant lyrics have made it an enduring favorite in country music.