I Keep Goin' Back To Joe's
King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson
To that table in the corner,
Sippin' wine and staring at the door.
Our old waiter knows we're through,
Still he sets a place for you
Everything the way it was before.
I keep goin' back to joe's,
But the man who plays piano
Never plays your favorite melody.
Joe keeps busy at the bar,
Never asks me where you are.
He was there when you walked out on me.
Now i pray you'll walk back in,
And you'll say what fools we've been,
And we'll celebrate a happy new beginning.
Chances are you'll never show,
But you'll know just where to find me
Every night until it's time to close.
Just in case you miss me, too,
I'll be there to welcome you.
That's why i keep going back...
That's why i keep goin' back...
To joe's.
I Keep Goin' Back To Joe's
Released by King Crimson in 1973, 'I Keep Goin' Back To Joe's' stands as a pivotal track on the band's *In the Court of the Crimson King* album. The song exemplifies the group's progressive rock style, blending complex time signatures, intricate guitar work, and a driving, rhythmic energy that became a signature of their sound. It features the iconic 'Joe's' refrain, which has become synonymous with the band's live performances and studio recordings. As a staple of their discography, the track highlights the collaborative spirit of the lineup, particularly the interplay between Robert Fripp's guitar techniques and the band's collective improvisation. Its enduring popularity reflects its role in defining the progressive rock genre of the early 1970s.