"When I Stop Leaving (I'll Be Gone)" is a song written by Kent Robbins, and recorded by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in May 1978 as the first single from his album Burgers and Fries/When I Stop Leaving (I'll Be Gone). The song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It also reached number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada. Chart performance References 1978 singles 1978 songs Charley Pride songs Songs written by Kent Robbins RCA Records singles