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Could I Leave You? (song)

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Wikipedia article


'"Could I Leave You?"' is a song written by Stephen Sondheim for the 1971 musical 'Follies' for the character Phyllis.

Production



Synopsis



Phyllis sings to her husband about how apathetic she is to her marriage, yet she decides to stay.

Critical reception



'Time' magazine explained that Sondheim is "still the great chronicler of married life" in all its form - in this song he demonstrates the bitterness of marriage. Backstage described it as "biting contemplation of divorce." 'Vulture' calls the song a "stinging Coward-esque waltz." 'The New York Times' notes "Phylliss lacerating assertion of independence to her husband, overflows with both tenderness and hostility."

References



Category:1971 songs

Category:Songs from musicals

Category:Songs written by Stephen Sondheim

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