From the recording Worth Giving
About “You Might as Well Be Gone”
As I mentioned previously, I went through this phase in my 40s that brought out
this song and others. The power of the moment when inspiration hits you comes
out in songs like this. It’s a standard 12 bar blues pattern and Dennis Flink brings it
to life with his excellent guitar work. (Oh, for a harmonica player!)
This is a nice up-tempo track, kind of bluesy.
There comes a time in every marriage when the honeymoon is over and we start
taking each other for granted. When we’re busy and involved in things important
to us, we may not realize when we shut off parts of ourselves that matter to other
people. This song speaks about the loss of a former closeness that is missed in a
long-term relationship.
Track 12: You Might As Well Be Gone – lead guitar: Dennis Flink, acoustic guitar and vocals: Pauline Trabert
Lyrics
You Might as Well Be Gone
©1997 Pauline Trabert, All Rights Reserved
You tell me no in the morning
You roll away from me in the night
I just need somebody baby
To hold me tight
You are so far away from me baby
You Might as Well Be Gone
You don’t look at me when I’m talking
You act like you’d rather be alone
Well baby I ain’t gonna stop you from walkin’
Go on out and find what you’re lookin’ for
You are so far away from me baby
You Might as Well Be Gone
You walk away when I come near you
You always got something better to do
You’re a hard-workin’ man, doin’ what you can
Yes, I know that it’s true
But you’re so far away from me baby
You Might as Well Be Gone
Why can’t you spare me a few minutes
And just hold me for a little while
Show me how much you love me
Give me a reason to smile
You are so far away from me baby
You Might as Well Be Gone
You are so far away from me baby
You Might as Well Be Gone
You are so far away from me baby
You Might as Well Be Gone