Come on Back

Come On Back – Richard Ruane

Oh my daddy had his demon; come on back around
His drinking would deceive him; come on back
My momma tried to free him; come on back around
But never would she leave him
Come on back, come on back around

Some children see more than they should
Too early learn the bad and good
Some children leave childhood behind
Before their time, before their time

You tell me that you need me; come on back around
“It’s better now, believe me”; come on back
All the anger and the shouting; come on back around
You say it’s over, but I’m doubting
Come on back, come on back around

I will not make that same mistake
Let a child of mine feel her heart break
I will not stay to watch you lie
While I stand by, while I stand by

I was leaving when you reached me; come on back around
It’s your actions now that teach me; come on back
There are things that I won’t live through; come on back around
You need help that I can’t give you
Come on back, come on back around

I will not make that same mistake
Let a child of mine feel her heart break
I will not stay to watch you lie
While I stand by, while I stand by

Oh my daddy had his demon; come on back around
His drinking would deceive him; come on back, come on back around
Come on back, come on back around