Warren wanted a Beach Boys thing for this one, and Carl Wilson and Billy Hinsche came in, with Carl arranging the vocal parts. The other harmony vocalists (credited as the "Gentlemen Boys") were Jackson Browne, J.D. Souther, Zevon's longtime backers Waddy Wachtel and Jorge Calderon, and Linda Rondstadt/Stone Poneys guitarist Kenny Edwards.
Every day, every way I always find my way out of a problem. Every time. The worlds collide it all just disappears. But you seem to sway an introduction to a new part of my life.
You lost your heart today and everything else that came your way. It's funny that I didn't know that part of you just died.
Oh won't you come back home to me. And we will make it like it used to be. Come and we'll set you free, down where the air is sweet.
It's hard to see you from so long ago. And I don't know you now. But time will change and so will you. But I can't help to see her face turn black and blue against you.
Oh won't you come back home to me. And we will make it like it used to be. Come and we'll set you free, down where the air is sweet.
It's hard to forget the friendly faces blurred in the crowd, and I don't know your name. But she tries so hard and all you do is paint her a picture of your sweet life.
Oh won't you come back home to me. And we will make it like it used to be. Come and we'll set you free, down where the air is sweet.
You lost your heart today and everything else that came your way. It's funny that I didn't know that part of you just died.
Oh won't you come back home to me. And we will make it like it used to be. Come and we'll set you free, down where the air is sweet.
It's hard to see you from so long ago. And I don't know you now. But time will change and so will you. But I can't help to see her face turn black and blue against you.
Oh won't you come back home to me. And we will make it like it used to be. Come and we'll set you free, down where the air is sweet.
It's hard to forget the friendly faces blurred in the crowd, and I don't know your name. But she tries so hard and all you do is paint her a picture of your sweet life.
Oh won't you come back home to me. And we will make it like it used to be. Come and we'll set you free, down where the air is sweet.
Lyrics submitted by Museicalin
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