From the recording Goin' Back
Lyrics & Music by Carole King & Gerry Goffin
Released by the Byrds in 1967
All Music and Vocals Performed by Wayne Merdinger
Produced by Wayne Merdinger
Recorded at Lupine Studios, Scottsdale, AZ
Graphic Design by Allison Gray
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Lyrics
I think I’m going back to the things I learned so well in my youth
I think I’m returning to the days when I was young enough to know the truth
Now there are no games to only pass the time
No more electric trains, no more trees to climb
But thinking young and growing older is no sin
And I can play the game of life to win
I can recall a time when I wasn’t ashamed to reach out to a friend
Now I think I’ve got a lot more than just my toys to lend
Now there’s more to do than watch my sailboat glide
But every day can be a magic carpet ride
A little bit of courage is all we lack
So catch me if you can, I’m going back
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Now there’s more to do than watch my sailboat glide
But every day can be a magic carpet ride
A little bit of courage is all we lack
So catch me if you can, I’m going back
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la
A little bit of courage is all we lack
So catch me if you can, I’m going back
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la