Don’t Go Back to Rockville by JTSunrise published on 2023-09-01T05:57:26Z "Don't Go Back to Rockville" is a song by the American rock band R.E.M. Delivered by the band's vocalist Michael Stipe and released as a single in 1984, as well as appearing on their second studio album, "Reckoning” the same year. My friends, me at 16, an other hardcore musician people loved the record The song's title refers to Rockville, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C., and the lyrics convey a sense of longing, regret, and the desire to escape from a place and situation. Michael Stipe mentioned in interviews that the song was written by Mike Mills as a plea to a special friend at the time, asking them not to return to Rockville R.E.M. was formed in Athens, Georgia, in the early 1980s and became one of the leading bands of the alternative rock scene. "Don't Go Back to Rockville" is one of their notable early tracks and remains a fan favorite Mike Mills always put his heart into it and remains my favorite bandmember: https://youtu.be/iKlwHbXVBJ8?si=HA8czyNjpBCZwHNc JTS Mostly Good String Band version in C [Verse 1] C Looking at your watch a third time C F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F waiting in the station for the bus C Going to a place that's far, C F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F so far away and if that's not enough G F Em Am Going where nobody says hello, Am Gm F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F they don't talk to anybody they don't know C You'll wind up in some factory C F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F that's full time filth with nowhere left to go C Walk home to an empty house, C F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F sit around all by yourself G F Em Am I know it might sound strange but I believe Am Gm F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F You'll be coming back before too long [Chorus] C Dm G Don't go back to Rockville, C Dm G don't go back to Rockville, C Dm G don't go back to Rockville F And waste another year [Verse 2] C At night I drink myself to sleep and pretend C F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F I don't care that you're not here with me C 'Cause it's so much easier to handle C F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F All my problems if I'm too far out to sea G F Em But something, it better happen soon Am Gm F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F Or it's gonna be too late to bring you back [Chorus] C Dm G Don't go back to Rockville, C Dm G don't go back to Rockville, C Dm G don't go back to Rockville F And waste another year [Bridge] C F G F G It's not as though I really need you C F G F G If you were here I'd only bleed you Dm Am Dm Am F But everybody else in town only wants to bring you down and F G That's not how it ought to be G F Em Am Well I know it might sound strange but I believe Am Gm F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F You'll be coming back before too long [Chorus] C Dm G Don't go back to Rockville C Dm G don't go back to Rockville C Dm G don't go back to Rockville F And waste another year C Dm G Don't go back to Rockville C Dm G don't go back to Rockville C Dm G don't go back to Rockville F And waste another year This song is about Ingrid Schorr, a formidable young woman the band knew at the University of Georgia whose hometown was Rockville, Maryland. She got a lot of attention on campus as classmates lamented her departure Martin 00-21 Guitar Epiphone F-500 ChopMaster Mando Goldtone Micro Bass Vega Folklore 5 Sting 🐝 Banjer 100% Organic Genre Folk & Singer-Songwriter Comment by The Gobi Desert Canoe Club Not heard this one before but really enjoyed your cover. 2024-05-18T15:37:42Z Comment by Steve Coombes Wonderful lyrical song 🎵. 2024-04-16T09:15:26Z Comment by chivicke Una versión deliciosa !!!!! 2024-03-10T18:01:15Z Comment by Camille Bordelon I always enjoy listening to your music JT....just keeps getting better and better. you have the best vocals on Soundcloud bro, no lie 2024-02-21T19:46:43Z Comment by Daniels & Durgy I’m generally an REM fan and had seen them live back in the day when we were going to punk dives and garage band hangouts. But I don’t recognize the tune. However, I do love a fine rendition of a rock/pop song done as a folky/country tune. This is mesmerizingly enjoyable. Your vocals are ethereal and the instrumentation authentically, heart wrenchingly natural. Enjoyed this JT! Durge 2024-01-29T15:28:17Z Comment by Dave Orestes 1 really well done..the banjo is excellent...I really appreciate your history narratives as well. thank you 2024-01-19T11:42:35Z Comment by Lammbone A superb personalized version JT. 2023-12-15T21:05:20Z Comment by Arrows of the Sun Great, always loved this song. 2023-12-08T22:37:35Z Comment by SOUND23 Love your style …(compliment). 🌍 ☮︎ 👍 2023-12-05T22:56:48Z Comment by Mike Fox This is really good stuff ! 2023-12-01T10:28:11Z Comment by The Strums A real nice hook 2023-11-26T08:50:33Z Comment by Bengt Erik Roth User 188944807 Love this genuine folk song! Great! 2023-10-20T10:49:36Z Comment by Sandú Brus- Songs from my guitar and my heart very good song and performance ! 2023-10-19T16:11:29Z Comment by Clay Young Awesome remake of a classic! 2023-10-15T17:48:26Z Comment by Tony's Lyrics Man, this sounds great! 2023-10-09T02:53:17Z Comment by Frans Beelaard Love this track! I love how all the instrument stand out when they are the point of focus, but never detract from the vocal track as whole. Great composition, arrangement, production and performance! 2023-10-08T12:46:54Z Comment by Negative Headphone Lovely country song:) Good job! 2023-09-26T08:55:04Z Comment by The Mysterious Decibel Very cool and nourishing style! Loving this overall rhythm. Ear candy for sure! 2023-09-22T16:54:56Z Comment by Bruce Avery Absolutely love this style. Must find the original - yours sounds more Carolina / Va. folk-grass than was expecting. Special spot in my heart for Athens....'72 UGA grad - strong music scene but all private & frat house...downtown scene didn't show up till late 70's. 2023-09-21T21:29:40Z Comment by Modes About Me loving the album art and wholesome vibes 2023-09-07T12:54:35Z Comment by Wally Bartfay Music Nice flow and enticing rhythm. Very catchy to my ears. Smooth listening my friend. 2023-09-04T23:28:41Z Comment by Greg Harris Killer 2023-09-04T22:38:27Z Comment by Shade Structure Wonderful! 2023-09-03T22:02:35Z Comment by HEART HOUSE AND THE NEW KINDNESS Cool banjo! I like the vibe and the melancholy in this song 2023-09-03T10:06:16Z Comment by Witches of the Alamo Bravo my friend! Sounds awesome 2023-09-02T18:21:40Z