Old guy singing and playing
Just an old guy working on his picking and singing.
Story behind the song
Just had an idea about the sentiment expressed in it.
Lyrics
You Can Just Be You
Verse1:
People call me ‘J.D.’ in my office way downtown
I’m also known as ‘Good Old John’ when friends all hang around
On stage I’m billed as ‘Johnny’ when I pick and strum and sing
But those are only roles I play, they aren’t the real thing
Verse 2:
Those ladies at the office, they dress up real nice
Some of them have made a pass at ‘J.D.’ once or twice
Before he thinks of messing around with any of the staff
‘J.D.’ knows what waits at home, the love there that he has.
Chorus: (‘cause she says:)
You can just be you when you’re with me
There’s no need for ‘J.D.’, ‘Good Old John’, or ‘Johnny’
I know that in your other lives you have to be who you have to be
But you can just be you when you’re with me.
Verse 3:
‘Good Old John’ knows beauties, real pretty, full of cheer
They join him playing pinball, shooting pool, and drinking beer
They smile and wink and make him think of going for a ride
But ‘Good Old John’ behaves himself, he’ll soon be by her side.
(Chorus)
Verse 4:
‘Johnny’ sees the groupies, they look sexy in the lights
They show off on the dance floor, they strut their stuff at night
When last call comes and lights go out, they’re waiting by the door
But ‘Johnny’ turns their offers down, he knows she’ll love him more.
(Chorus x 2)
Tag:
You can just be you when you’re with me.
