BABY STEP BACK
(Gordon Lightfoot)

As recorded Gordon Lightfoot 1982


Now it looks to me like the same old place
In the sky it looks like rain
The same old town with the same old streets
My address has not changed.

You can find me there with the door shut tight
And the one wish that remains.
Baby step back, baby step back
Either step up or step back.

No you know I don't write no bad checks,
I have no wish to repent
I've seen a few but whatever I do,
I don't cause no accidents.

Whiskey and wine help me pass the time,
I don't leave no evidence.
Baby step back, baby step back
Either step up or step back.

Baby step back, baby step back
Either step up or step back.

(bridge)

Still I don't kneel down I was born to fight,
So you'd best leave me alone
Maybe I'll get much more than I need
Or much less than I should own.

Last of all let me say it again,
Either step up or step on.
Baby step back, baby step back
Either step up or step back
Baby step back, baby step back
Either step up or step back.

(bridge)

Baby step back, baby step back
Either step up or step back.
 
Baby walk back, baby walk back
Either walk on or walk back.

Baby step back, baby step back
Either step up or step back.

Baby step back, baby step back
Either step up or step back.

(fade)



(Transcribed by David Story - February 2013)