A co-write with Bill Osofsky.

Talkin' heads. And hearts. And other parts, too...


The BAND:
RealTracks in song: 521:Bass, Electric, Pop Syncopated Ev 136
RealTracks in song: 1985:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm EZListening Sw 140
RealTracks in song: ~960:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryBoogieMuted Sw 140
RealTracks in song: 948:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm MemphisDirtyMuted Sw 190
RealTracks in song: 1579:Banjo, Rhythm Folkie16ths Sw16 085
RealTracks in song: 1871:Fiddle, Soloist WesternSwingAndy Sw 165
RealDrums in Song: NashvilleSwing8^4-a:Snare, OpenHat , b:Snare, HiHat


COME BACK WITH ME


it looks like i just fell in love in texas
the girl who owns the horse ranch where i stayed
i rode with her, i drank with her
and talked out by the fire
then i kissed her hard before i drove away
a couple hours on the road headed to des moines
out of the clear blue i hear this little voice

(chorus)
   it was my heart sayin' "don't go far
   i never got back in your car
   i'm with that girl, and i feel you ought to be.......
   so if you care, i ask you lovingly....
   come back, come back
   come back with me

her family's run that ranch for generations
and my job's mostly on the internet
two weeks of that texas moon
was all it took to know
that cowgirl is as good as it gets
i'm staring at the ceiling in this motel bed tonight
thinking that my heart just might be right

(chorus 2)
   when my brain says "soon you'll be alone
   cause most of me is back in san antone
   with that girl and i think you ought to be
   so if you're smart, i ask you logically....
   come back, come back
   come back with me

(bridge)
well, my heart has beat it out of here
and now i've now lost my mind
the rest of me can't be very far behind

(chorus 3)
   every part of me chimin' in
   sayin' we ain't gonna ask you again
   with that girl is where you've got to be
   so come back, come back with me
   come back, come back
   come back with me



Anything.

fj

Floyd,

What a fun song! The music bed is the perfect vehicle for the lyrics! You did such a great job putting that band together! It would seem that Bill is a great collaborator! I could go on and on about your songwriting abilities because you just keep churning out one great song after another, year after year! I don't know how you do it! But don't ever stop!

Thanks, Torrey

The perspective is a cool narrative tool.
That swing thing works a treat and there's not much to offer but - very cool, great fun and well done.

Tight and catchy tune!

Great vocals.

We particularly liked the bridge which was short but effective.

Rob & Anne-Marie

10/10. A pro job, in every aspect. Seamless. Congratulations to you both.

You write such fun stories, Floyd, then present them in such a catchy way. I like how the fiddle creeps in to take over. You bring in each instrument in the perfect way to strengthen the interest. What a great mix all through.

Thanks, Torrey. Yes, Bill is a good collaborator - a good lyricist - he understands prosody well and writes "fresh" and conversationally... I'm always fascinated by lyric guys who do not play an instrument at all...



Thanks, ray...

You and Bill should be very proud of this one

Great lyrics and vocal as usual

The perfect backing band and mix as usual

I loved it

Hey Floyd ...

There's a lot of fun packed into 3-plus minutes. I noticed you co-wrote this with Bill Osofsky. He's a heckuva writer. And Bill's as great guy, too.

That swing always plays nice in my ears. I was tapping my foot (it's kin da hard to do the Texas two-Step when you're sitting, though) and smiling all the way. I love the simplicity of the song and arrangement. I also love songs that have a bridge when one is needed - not just thrown ibn because.

A real sweet listen! Best to you & yours.

Alan

Loved the groove on this song. A definite two stepper. Lyrics were very cool. Super vocal and the backing band was excellent. Super production...

Hi Floyd,

Another beauty!

Good song, well sung and I particularly liked the three choruses with different lyrics in each.

Best Regards
Nigel

Hi Floyd and Bill,

What a fun song! Very well written and performed.

Loved how the fiddle comes in part way through the 2nd chorus and sticks around for the rest of the song, works a treat.

Listened a couple of times, enjoyed!

You have a really nice "two-stepper" there.

I just watched the Yellowstone series and this fit right in to the pictures in my mind.... although Jimmy ( in the series ) was a cowboy who needed to learn more than a few things about life.... most of it the hard way.

Great job on the mix, the music, and the song as a whole.

Nice fun song, great story. I used to listen to a lot of this type of stuff in the 70s. Nice vibe. takes me back there. Well done!

Floyd...you can't write a song about Texas without some swing in it...man another great song...great concept and realization of it...the track is spot-on and the vocals were really good...your voice is so suited for this style and tempo...I'm always amazed at your writing skills...you and Bill have got a winner here!

Thanks, y'all...




Thanks, James.




Thanks, Marty....





Thanks, Mario...

not my genre, but as always grrreat vocals and talent displayed. great arrange.

bops along nice.

i'm curious how you would be in another genre like jazz or ballads or hard rock. could be fun maybe ?
i ask cos i think your vocs could nail any genre.

happiness.
om

Sweet Nice vocal

Floyd,

Love the country swing feel to this tune—the banjo was a great touch. Every aspect of this production is top-notch . . . as your tunes always seem to be. Outstanding!

My very best to you,

Deej

More classic delivery. I read the lyrics before I listened, not knowing how the accompaniment would sound. Wow, what a surprise. The lyrics are great. The combined total is little short of amazing.

Loved the breaks, and the entire versatility. Excellent.

Excellent tune Floyd. I loved the bass throughout. Your choice of instruments and when to put them in were great. I don't know if others would agree, but I thought it had a great Waylon Jennings feel to it. As usual, the writing is top notch.

Thanks, Alan. Bill is, indeed, a fine writer. I did at least 20 songs with him, so there will be more to come...




Thanks, Scott....




Nigel - Thanks for having a listen...

Floyd, what a great song. I enjoyed every part of it. Now a days, you don't hear songs fade out like that

floyd

Another very enjoyable tune, well sung as always, flawlessly produced and an excellent set of lyrics.

Superb.

Peter

This tune has in my mind got it all together. Great story that's well written and paired with a good melody that lights the mind with images. This is an excellent song to be heard on the radio, or whatever passes for radio these days. This is a good one Floyd. Standing ovation to you and the cowriter.

Charlie

Thanks, Dave...




Thanks, Herb....




japokeapeg - thanks for listening....





Thanks, Dan....

You and Bill paint such a vivid picture with the lyric. While listening we envision a horse ranch with Colorado mountains in the background.

A great write it is and by two great writers!

We love the arrangement and especially the stop with just your voice on the verse last lines.
And the bridge ... heart, mind and the rest of me. Cool.

The fiddle and banjo are quite nice and fittingly understated.

As the song progressed Janice was saying, “go back to her!”

As always, your vocals alone would sell the song.

That ole school can be a wonderful place to visit ... indeed.

Enjoyed it!

J&B

Another fabulous audio novel from the FJ library!!!! Really fun song!! Really clever write!!! Your ARE a master craftsman!!!
Great vocal and arrangement too......Love the fiddle!! Another gem my friend!!! Take care. Greg

A very nice song, Floyd!

'Of course', I have to say, given all my compliments on your oeuvre.
But here your voice feels a bit lighter and also younger here.
I think that's what love does...

I love that fiddle that emphasizes the airy atmosphere of the song.
And, of course, very nice lyrics!

Hans

om - thanks. Any time I sing a different genre, folks STILL call it Country....




Thanks, Josie.




Thanks, Deej.




Thanks, Trev. Bill deserves most of the credit for the lyrics...

Excellent tune my friend.

Has all of the hallmark traits of another Floyd Jane classic.



You are really, really good in this genre man. As always the vocals shine.

Floyd,

Great song! I really like the Lyle Lovett swing & vibe.

Outstanding vocal as always - tight production.

Loved it!

Bob

Your usual fine performance Floyd.
Good lyrics too.

Vic

Hi Floyd
Really a great song
Excellent lyrics and vocals
The beat is fantastic
You just have to go with it ;-)
Was a lot of fun to listen to
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Thanks, Brad...appreciate that...




Ronnie - thanks for stopping by...




Thanks, Peter...





Much appreciated, Charlie...

Thanks for the great comments!





Good to see ya back around, buddy!!





Thanks, Hans!!

Hi, Floyd !

Been lost at my summer cabin,
couldn´t listen or comment earlier but !
I just did and it sounded superbly
I just loved your tune it got me
in a good mood !


Cheers
Dani

Thanks, David.




Thanks, Bob....




Thanks, Vic.




Thanks, Andi...




Thanks, Norman....

Actually not my preferred genre of music, but this one had me bobbing my feet after the first couple of bars, that means a lot I guess :-)

Technically I like your choice of instrumentation, it fits (as far as I can tell as a non-Nashville expert) this genre very well, as does you voice.

I wouldn't be surprised to hear this song in the commercial radio, it's really good!

Thanks, B.D. - appreciate you having a listen and leaving a comment...

Floyd, that is one catchy tune. A real toe tapper.

Again, excellent lyrics, telling the story without too much verbiage. Sung very well too.