title: Why Goodbye
text: # Why Goodbye
  
  "Why Goodbye" is a song written by Richard Leigh and Mark Wright and recorded by American country music artist Steve Wariner. It was released in April 1984 as the third single from the album Midnight Fire. The song reached #12 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
  
  ## Critical reception
  
  A review in Cash Box was positive toward the song, stating that "The song utilizes harmonies to top off Wariner’s richer vocals. A ripping sax joins some bass rifts to give the tune an even better chance to crossover onto the A/C charts."
  
  ## Chart performance
  
  | Chart (1984) | Peak position |
  | - | - |
  | US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) | 12 |
  | Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 16 |
  