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Musician Credits

piano Cris Conerty
acoustic guitar Dave King
percussion James Walker
bass Daniel Powers
mandolin Don Thomsen

Inspiration

There are many reasons why a person would hang on to a relationship that is unhealthy and painful, not the least of which is…love.

Lyrics

I walked out on you, baby, I had good reason to go
And why I still want you baby, I just don’t know
There’s been so much heartache and so many lies
I should be ready to tell you goodbye, so

Why do I keep coming back
When I know you’re just gonna let me down?
I’ve tried to leave you, but then I hear you say “I need you”
And you know I’ll turn around
I can’t seem to keep myself on track
Why do I keep coming back?

There’s plenty of life left for living, and I should give love a try
But I still want you to want me; it makes me cry
‘Cause I’ll never be able to love someone new
If I keep waiting, waiting for you

Why do I keep coming back
When I know you’re just gonna let me down?
I’ve tried to leave you, but then I hear you say “I need you”
And you know I’ll turn around
I can’t seem to keep myself on track
Why do I keep coming back?

Oh, I can’t keep myself on track
Baby, don’t let me come back
Oh, I keep coming back
I can’t seem to keep myself on track
Why do I keep coming back?
Why do I keep coming back?

I walked out on you, baby….

© Jan 2009 Cris Conerty