You're the First Time I've Thought About Leaving

"You're the First Time I've Thought About Leaving" is a song written by Dickey Lee and Kerry Chater, and recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire. It was released in January 1983 as the third single from the album Unlimited. "You're the First Time I've Thought About Leaving" was Reba McEntire's second number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart.