Lonsome Cowboy Bill's Song
Steve Forbert · Other Songs - Steve Forbert
I waited for midnight, I waited for calls
I waited for daylight, I waited for signs
I waited for love, I guess I wasted my time
[Chorus]
So long, don't you ask me to stay
Goodbye, all you sleepytime days and nights
Down to sleepytown way
If you want me to I'll remember you . . .
I stood in the street where the rain made it shine
I turned up my collar and I made up my mind
I gotta be leavin', gotta leave you today
My future alone is just a whisper away
[Chorus]
So long, baby--I say bye, bye, now
I says so long, babe
Hey, hey goodbye, bye now...
I got to be leavin', I got to be gone
Sleepy town waiting, hung me up for too long
I got to be leavin', I can't hang around
It's bringin' me down, already down to the ground
[Chorus: x 2]
Lonsome Cowboy Bill's Song
Steve Forbert's 'Lonsome Cowboy Bill's Song' stands as a vivid example of his early songwriting prowess, capturing the raw, narrative-driven spirit that defined his initial recordings. Emerging from the fertile folk-rock scene of the late 1970s, Forbert crafted a body of work characterized by witty observations and acoustic textures. This track reflects his ability to blend storytelling with melodic simplicity, a hallmark of his debut era. While often overshadowed by his later hits, the song remains a testament to his unique voice within the American singer-songwriter tradition. Forbert's catalog continues to resonate for its authenticity and emotional depth, offering listeners a glimpse into the creative mind that influenced countless peers in the genre.