Missing Person
J.J. Cale · Other Songs - J.J. Cale
I've been asking some people
If they remember the girl, if they've forgotten, round as a cotton
A dress, have you seen her, if she's much leaner
Yes she is missing is true
She has gone out there somewhere
Disappeared into thin air
I would just like to find her
I would like to remind her - the good times we had there
More than just good friends
Yes she is missing is true
I've been asking around, and what I have found
she moved on farther this time
I've been checking it out, there ain't no doubt,
the woman that used to be mine
She is a missing person
She's hiding away it would seem
She is a missing person
She so much lighter
She is a missing person
She is got a good write up
She so much tighter
Missing person
She is hiding away from me
She up and she left, now she is gone
She didn't even me a
Didn't write me note
Send me no line it's a pity
She is a missing person
Where are you
Missing person
Where are you
Missing person
Hiding away
Missing person
Hiding away
Missing Person
Missing person
Missing Person
Missing Person
Missing Person
J.J. Cale's "Missing Person" stands as a quintessential example of his signature blend of bluesy melancholy and melodic sophistication. Recorded during the early 1970s, the track exemplifies Cale's ability to weave simple, evocative lyrics into a rich, reverb-drenched soundscape that defined the era's folk-rock and country-rock movements. The song's haunting atmosphere and Cale's distinctive vocal delivery created a template for introspective storytelling that would influence countless subsequent artists across multiple genres. As a standalone recording, it captures the quiet intensity of Cale's solo work, focusing on themes of loss and longing without relying on complex production. Its enduring appeal lies in its timeless quality, allowing it to resonate with listeners who appreciate the raw emotional honesty found in classic American roots music.