Before You Leave Me by Alex Warren — ESL Song Worksheet | English Plans

BEFORE YOU LEAVE ME

// ALEX WARREN · 2023 //

Listen carefully and fill in the missing words.

    

Verse 1
Darling, handle me with (1)
Cover me in bubble wrap
I'm scared you really mean it
That you're never coming back
See your bag right by the stairs
So I guess you already (2)
No, I can't change your (3)
But how could you just leave like that?

Pre-Chorus
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
I'm not ready to let you go

Chorus
So just give me one more (4)
Hold me like you're still (5)
Oh, love me for right now before you leave me
I know it's gonna (6)
Watching your footsteps strides
So love me for right now before you leave me
(Oh, oh)
Oh, love me for right now before you leave me
(Oh, oh)
Oh, love me for right now

Verse 2
I'm so used to getting (7)
Then you know I hate this part (oh)
So I gotta take (8) of a fully broken heart
Won't you stay a little (9) even if it's all (10)? (Oh)
And maybe by the morning, I will be ready for the end

[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]

Bridge
I walk right out the (11), whoa
'Cause you don't need me (12), oh-oh-oh, whoa
Got one foot out the door, whoa
'Cause you don't need me anymore
You don't need me anymore
You don't need me anymore

Final Chorus
Just give me one more night
Hold me like you're still mine
Oh, love me for right now before you leave me
I know it's gonna hurt
Watching your footsteps (13)
So love me for right now before you leave me
(Oh, oh)
Oh, love me for right now before you leave me, oh
(Oh, oh)
Love me for right now
  

Before You Leave Me

Alex Warren · 2023

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Song Worksheets

Odd Word Out

In each group, circle the word that doesn't belong. Explain why it's different.

Group 1

packedwrappedcovereddamaged

Reason:

Group 2

nightmorningfootstepsdoor

Reason:

Group 3

hurtscaredreadybroken

Reason:

Group 4

handleholdlovestairs

Reason:

Genre Swap

Imagine this sad ballad as a different music genre. Choose country, hip-hop, or reggae. Rewrite two lines to match your chosen style.

Choose a genre: Country · Hip-hop · Folk · Pop ballad · Reggae

Think about how the words, rhythm, and mood would change. Country might add 'darlin' and rural images. Hip-hop might use stronger rhythm and urban language. Reggae might be more relaxed and positive.

Did you know?

Read these facts about the song. Which one surprises you most?

🎵Alex Warren gained fame on TikTok before becoming a successful recording artist with millions of followers.
⭐The song explores the painful moment when someone you love is about to leave you forever.
🎸Warren wrote this song about wanting just one more night with someone before they go.
📀The phrase 'handle me with care' refers to being emotionally fragile and needing gentle treatment.
🎤This ballad showcases Warren's ability to express deep emotions through simple but powerful lyrics.

Discussion & analysis

Discuss each question with your partner.

1Have you ever wanted someone to stay just one more night before they left?
2Why does the singer ask to be 'handled with care' like bubble wrap?

3Is it better to say goodbye quickly or slowly? Why?
4What does 'love me for right now' really mean in relationships?

🔥 Play It! — Hot or Cold

One student steps out. Class agrees on a secret song or artist. Student returns and asks yes/no questions — up to 20. Class says "warmer" or "colder" after each guess.