Back Up (Chicky Go Home)

The Dutch musician Paul Corduwener wrote the music for this. I wrote and sang the lyric, inspired by a guitar lick near the end which seemed to be ‘saying’ to me “Chicky, go Home”.

Paul passed away New Years Day of this year. Love to his family and to his many musical friends. He will be remembered warmly by all who knew him.

Sure, I’m glad to see you
but I’ve got something to say
I think you need to hear it
before you decide to stay

By now you’ve got to understand
I’m a one woman man
And though she’s not here with me
I’m doing the best I can

When I think of loving
it’s her face I see
Don’t want to hurt your feelings
but back up a step or three

I confess you’re beautiful
I’ll admit you’re warm
sometimes I need some shelter
but you bring the storm
Your friendship’s been welcome
but your touch turned too real
Didn’t mean to mislead you
’bout the way the way I feel

(Back up, back up)

You have no reason to doubt me
cuz every word I’ve said’s been true
You’re just plain wrong about me
I don’t want to be wrong too.

I confess you’re beautiful
I’ll admit you’re warm
sometimes I need some shelter
but you bring the storm
Your friendship’s been welcome
but your touch turned too real
I don’t think I misled you
’bout the way the way I feel

(Back up, back up)

I know she’s not with me now
but she’s with me still
If you don’t back up a step or two,
Woman, I will.

Music Paul Corduwener/Lyrics Tangmo