If You Gotta Go, Go Now
Rick Nelson · Rick Nelson in Concert [Decca] [1970]
(W. Jacobs)
Listen to me baby
Somethin' you must see
I wanna be with you girl
If you wanna be with me.
But if you gotta go, oh it's alright
If you gotta go, go now
Or else you gotta stay all night.
It ain't that I'm suggestin' you
Should take part in any kind of quiz
It's just that I ain't got no watch
And you keep askin' me what time it is.
But if you gotta go, oh it's alright
If you gotta go, go now
Or else you gotta stay all night.
I am just a poor boy baby
Tryin' to connect
I certainly don't want you thinkin'
That I haven't got any respect.
But if you gotta go, oh it's alright
If you gotta go, go now
Or else you gotta stay all night.
It ain't that I'm asking anything
That you never did before
It's just that I'll be sleepin' soon
And it's too dark for you to find the door.
But if you gotta go, oh it's alright
If you gotta go, go now
Or else you gotta stay all night.
But if you gotta go, go now
Or else you gotta stay all night.
But if you gotta go, go now
Or else you gotta stay all night...
Listen to me baby
Somethin' you must see
I wanna be with you girl
If you wanna be with me.
But if you gotta go, oh it's alright
If you gotta go, go now
Or else you gotta stay all night.
It ain't that I'm suggestin' you
Should take part in any kind of quiz
It's just that I ain't got no watch
And you keep askin' me what time it is.
But if you gotta go, oh it's alright
If you gotta go, go now
Or else you gotta stay all night.
I am just a poor boy baby
Tryin' to connect
I certainly don't want you thinkin'
That I haven't got any respect.
But if you gotta go, oh it's alright
If you gotta go, go now
Or else you gotta stay all night.
It ain't that I'm asking anything
That you never did before
It's just that I'll be sleepin' soon
And it's too dark for you to find the door.
But if you gotta go, oh it's alright
If you gotta go, go now
Or else you gotta stay all night.
But if you gotta go, go now
Or else you gotta stay all night.
But if you gotta go, go now
Or else you gotta stay all night...
If You Gotta Go, Go Now
Rick Nelson's 1970 recording of "If You Gotta Go, Go Now" stands as a quintessential example of his late-career rock and roll output. While best known for his 1950s hits, Nelson returned to the stage with a vibrant energy that defined the early 1970s pop landscape. This track, featured on his live album "Rick Nelson in Concert," showcases his signature vocal style and songwriting approach, blending classic rock structures with the upbeat tempo characteristic of his era. The recording captures the essence of a performer who remained active and relevant well into the decade, offering fans a glimpse into his dynamic stage presence and enduring appeal as a rock icon.