Just Can't Be (Rick Roberts/ Chris Hillman) lyrics

Just Can't Be (Rick Roberts/Chris Hillman)

You know I lost a friend the other day
She said she'd like to stay, but she's on her way
And I can't believe that she's leaving me
And it's been so long goin' on
Just can't be

Well it's happened before, well I never dreamed
It could happen with her, all the same old scenes
And it can't be true what's she trying to do
Be The death of me can't you see
Just can't be

What went wrong, well you know
I don't understand
But it's done and you know
I've done all I can
So I'll say goodbye to these tears I've cried
I will carry on, get along
I won't ask why

So I'll say goodbye to these tears I've cried
I will carry on, get along
I won't ask why

From The Flying Burrito Bros
A & M Records 1971

Rick Roberts tells:
It was one of the first tunes Chris Hillman and I
wrote together.
The band is Chris on bass and lead vocals,
Sneaky Pete Kleinow on pedal steel,
Bernie Leadon on lead guitar,
Michael Clarke on drums,
and me on rhythm guitar and harmony.
Boy, I got quite a surprise when I tried to hit
some of those high notes tonight.
Getting older ain't for sissies.