Story Behind The Song
It was written after an appointment at Stir Crazy Coffee shop in Los Angeles where the girl stood me up and didn't show.
Song Description
Music wise it verges on roots music. I use a Fender B-Bender guitar that produces tasty country licks. The singing is normal, not twangy. Think Wilco.
| Song Length |
3:55 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock, Country - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
Loneliness, Searching for Love |
Similar Artists |
Wilco, The Byrds |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Ordinary Guy
I'm just an ordinary guy.
Why don't you give me a try?
Waiting for you to come around.
Chorus
Just come to me now.
I'm just an hour away.
Just come on down to me.
I'm just an hour away.
Verse
As the sun comes up.
As the sun goes down.
I can feel you getting closer to me.
You know I want ya baby.
You know it.
Chorus
Just come on down to me now.
I'm just an hour away.
Get on down here, man, babe.
You can see that I'm waiting here.
Verse
I'm just an ordinary guy.
Why don't you give me a try?
With your cute little smile
On your cute little face.
I'd love to see ya now, babe.
Chorus
Just come on down to me now.
I'm just an hour away.
Just come on down to me.
I'll be waiting for you.
I'm just an ordinary guy.
Words and Music by Jim Guittard