The Byrds Goin’ Back (Alternate Version One) with Lyrics in Description

Track 15, a bonus track from the 1997 reissue of their fifth album “The Notorious Byrd Brothers” released in 1968 copyright Columbia Records. This was the band’s most experimental album due to the use of new studio techniques like phase shifters, flangers and stereo panning. It was also one of the first albums to feature the Moog synthesizer, introduced to the band the year before at The Monterey Pop Festival. The album was again recorded at Columbia Studios in Hollywood and the recording sessions were tense and confrontational. David Crosby was fired and Michael Clarke left the band during the sessions. Gene Clark briefly rejoined the band for three weeks, then thought better of it and left again. It’s considered one of their more overlooked albums reaching only No. 47 in the U.S. and No. 12 in the U.K. despite receiving excellent reviews and considered by many to be their best album. Written by Carole King & Gerry Goffin and produced by Gary Usher. RIP Clarence White, Red Rhodes, Paul Beaver, Gary Usher, Hal Blaine, Curt Boettcher, Roy Caton, Jay Migliori, Gerry Goffin & David Crosby. Featuring: Roger McGuinn – Lead vocals, lead & rhythm guitars & Moog synthesizer David Crosby – Lead vocals, rhythm guitars & background vocals, bass on “Old John Robertson” Chris Hillman – Lead vocals, bass & background vocals, guitar on “Old John Robertson”, mandolin on “Draft Morning” Michael Clarke – Drums Special Guests: Gene Clark – Background vocals on “Goin’ Back” & “Space Odyssey” James Burton – Rhythm guitars Clarence White – Rhythm guitars Red Rhodes – Pedal steel Paul Beaver – Piano & Moog synthesizer Terry Trotter – Piano Gary Usher – Moog synthesizer & background vocals Barry Goldberg – Organ Dennis McCarthy – Celeste Jim Gordon – Drums Hal Blaine – Drums Curt Boettcher – Background vocals William Armstrong, Victor Sazer & Carl West – Violins Paul Bergstrom, Lester Harris, Raymond Kelley & Jacqueline Lustgarten – Cellos Alfred McKibbon – Double Bass Ann Stockton – Harp Richard Hyde – Trombone Roy Caton, Virgil Fums & Gary Weber – Brass Jay Migliori – Sax Dennis Faust – Percussion Firesign Theatre – Sound effects on “Draft Morning” I think I’m goin’ back To the things I learned so well in my youth I think I’m returning to Those days when I was young enough to know the truth Now there are no games to only pass the time No more electric trains, no more trees to climb But thinking young and growing older is no sin And I can play the game of life to win I can recall a time When I wasn’t ashamed to reach out to a friend Now I think I’ve got A lot more than just my toys to lend Now there’s more to do than watch my sailboat glide But every day can be a magic carpet ride A little bit of courage is all we lack So catch me if you can, I’m goin’ back Now there’s more to do than watch my sailboat glide But every day can be a magic carpet ride A little bit of courage is all we lack So catch me if you can, I’m goin’ back I think I’m goin’ back To the things I learned so well in my youth I think I’m returning to Those days when I was young enough to know the truth Now there are no games To only pass the time No more electric trains No more trees to climb But thinking young and growing older is no sin And I can play the game of life to win I can recall a time When I wasn’t ashamed to reach out to a friend Now I think I’ve got A lot more than just my toys to lend Now there’s more to do Than watch my sailboat glide But every day can be A magic carpet ride A little bit of courage is all we lack So catch me if you can, I’m goin’ back Now there’s more to do Than watch my sailboat glide But every day can be A magic carpet ride A little bit of courage is all we lack So catch me if you can, I’m goin’ back