Not Till You Come Back to Me
Connie Smith · Cute 'n' Country [RCA Victor] [1965]
(Bill Anderson)
When will the mountains sing again the valleys ring again
Not till you come back to me
When will the rosies grow again the rivers flow again
Not till you come back to me.
Not till you come back and say you need me
And love me like you loved me once before
Until you kiss my lips I'll see no sunshine
Until you hold me close I'll smile no more
When will the grass turn green again the air feel clean again
Not till you come back to me.
--- Instrumental ---
Not till you come back and say you need me
And love me like you loved me once before
Until you kiss my lips I'll see no sunshine
Until you hold me close I'll smile no more
When will the grass turn green again the air feel clean again
Not till you come back to me.
When will my arms run dry again
No eyes will cry again
Not till you come back to me
Not till you come back to me...
When will the mountains sing again the valleys ring again
Not till you come back to me
When will the rosies grow again the rivers flow again
Not till you come back to me.
Not till you come back and say you need me
And love me like you loved me once before
Until you kiss my lips I'll see no sunshine
Until you hold me close I'll smile no more
When will the grass turn green again the air feel clean again
Not till you come back to me.
--- Instrumental ---
Not till you come back and say you need me
And love me like you loved me once before
Until you kiss my lips I'll see no sunshine
Until you hold me close I'll smile no more
When will the grass turn green again the air feel clean again
Not till you come back to me.
When will my arms run dry again
No eyes will cry again
Not till you come back to me
Not till you come back to me...
Not Till You Come Back to Me
Connie Smith delivers a quintessential country ballad on her 1965 RCA Victor album, Cute 'n' Country. The recording showcases her signature vocal style, characterized by a warm, clear tone and a delivery that balances traditional country roots with a polished pop sensibility popular in the mid-1960s. As a staple of her discography, the track exemplifies the era's focus on romantic themes and storytelling within the genre. Smith's interpretation emphasizes emotional vulnerability, making the song a defining example of her contribution to the country music canon during its transition into the rock era.