Don Covay - I Was Checkin' Out She Was Checkin' In

Don Covay performing I Was Checkin' Out She Was Checkin' In. Don Covay, an influential American R&B and soul singer, released the notable song "I Was Checkin' Out, She Was Checkin' In." This soulful track, popularized in the early 1970s, reflects Covay's distinctive vocal style and his ability to infuse humor and storytelling into his music. In "I Was Checkin' Out, She Was Checkin' In," Covay narrates a humorous tale of a man who discovers that while he was leaving a relationship, someone else was entering it. The song's composition features a lively and funky arrangement, combining Covay's witty lyrics with groovy rhythms, making it a standout piece in the landscape of classic R&B and soul. Covay's "I Was Checkin' Out, She Was Checkin' In" remains a memorable and enduring contribution to the soul music genre, appreciated for its catchy melody and Covay's storytelling prowess. The song's playful narrative and upbeat sound have contributed to its continued popularity over the years, and it is often celebrated as one of Covay's signature tracks. With its infectious energy and humorous storytelling, "I Was Checkin' Out, She Was Checkin' In" stands as a testament to Don Covay's impact on the R&B and soul music scene during the early 1970s. Lyrics: Spoken: I just got finished given the hotel Manager back the room key and paid my bill I was outside in the car In the shadows of the parkin' lot Tellin' the woman I was with How happy she made me Kissin' and huggin' An all of a sudden another car Pulled up on the parkin' lot But I couldn't believe my eyes 'Cause the woman that was sitting In the front seat beside another dude Turned out to be my old lady Sings: Lord, I was checkin' out And she was checkin' in Yeah, yeah, yeah, (yeah) (Oh yeah) Oh, let me tell you people I was checkin' out, um-hm An my old lady was checkin' in Oh Lord, have mercy! I was with my other woman And she, she was with her boyfriend She waited outside ya'all, in the car While he went in, yeah To rent the room I wanted to say something to her But there was nothing I could say, yeah 'Cause the woman I was with Yes, she was married too! Lord, I was checkin' out And she was checkin' in (checkin' in) Yeah, yeah, yeah Oh, yes she was Ya'all, I saw another man took my old lady (Oh took my baby) Let me tell ya In the Hideaway Motor Inn (Motor Inn) yeah baby um-hm Uum, I was with my other woman (Oh, I was treated wrong, yeah) And she was with her boyfriend She was suppose to be at home Mindin' the kids The both of us had been untrue (Been untrue) Guess I'll have to go on Bein' blind I can't reveal her guilt Without' showin' mine, Lord! I was checkin' out (Checkin out, sho' nuff was) As she was checkin' in Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Hoo hey! umm, let me tell ya What hurt me so bad, ya'all (Hurt me, really hurt me so bad) Really hurt me so bad (It hurt me) The man gave him the same room I had Yes, he did, yeah-yeah The same room I was in (yeah) Umm!, what a terrible blow it was (Such a terrible, terrible, terrible thing it was) FADES- What a terrible thing To do to a man, yeah-yeah She was smilin' And she never smiles! I think my debt has Caught up with me ya'all Lord, have mercy ~ #DonCovay #IWasCheckinOutSheWasCheckinIn