I am looking for the name and author of a country song that contains
the lyrics "I'm leaving you a better man, for knowing you this way.
Things I couldn't do before, now I think I can. I'm leaving you a
better man."  I may have made some mistakes in the quote but I think
its pretty close.  Thank you.

dgc1954..

Thanks for your question.  The song you are referring to is "A Better
Man" by Clint Black.  It was written by Clint Black and Hayden
Nicholas and is from Clint Black's album "Killin' Time" released in
1989

What do you say when it's over.
I don't know if I should say anything at all.
One day we're rollin' in the clover,
Next thing you know we take the fall.

Still, I think about the years since I first met you,
And the way it might have been without you here.
I don't know if words from me can still upset you,
But I've just gotta make this memory stand clear.

I know I'm leavin' here a better man,
For knowin' you this way.
Things I couldn't do before, now I think I can,
And I'm leavin here a better man.

I guess I always knew I couldn't hold you,
But I'd never be the one to set you free.
Just like some old nursery rhyme your mama told you,
You still believe in some old meant-to-be.

Still, I'm leavin' here a better man,
For knowin' you this way.
Things I couldn't do before, now I think I can,
And I'm leavin here a better man.

Yes, I'm leavin' here a better man,
For knowin' you this way.
Things I couldn't do before, now I think I can,
And I'm leavin here a better man.

Yes, I'm leavin' here a better man.

You can purchase the CD at
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000002WD2/qid=1044490604/sr=1-6/ref=sr_1_6/002-2816065-9059248?v=glance&s=music

Thanks again for your question.  If you need any additional
clarification, please let me know prior to rating my question.

Regards,

-THV

Search Strategy:
lyrics "better man" country
"A better man" Clint Black

References:
A Better Man: Clint Black
http://www.coquetshack.com/lyrics/Black_Clint/A_Better_Man_0407.htm

You did an outstanding job. Thank you so much! And thank you Google
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Thank you very much for the 5-star rating, the nice comments and the
generous tip. I am glad I was able to help!

-THV