Status

Elliott Smith Song

Alternative Title/Version

Gone at Last

Written By

Elliott Smith

Recording Sessions

March-May 1996 (Smith Residence, Portland, OR - Either/Or Sessions at Elliott’s House) - two versions recorded, one remains uncirculating

Availability of Official Release

Either/Or

Lyrics

Got bitten fingernails and a head full of the past
And everybody’s gone at last
Sweet, sweet smile that’s fading fast
‘Cos everybody’s gone at last
Don’t get upset about it
No not anymore
There’s nothing wrong that wasn’t wrong before
Had a second alone with a chance let pass
And everybody’s gone at last

Well I hope you’re not waiting
Waiting ‘round for me
'Cos I’m not going anywhere, obviously
Got a broken heart and your name on my cast
And everybody’s gone at last
Everybody’s gone at last

Note

Alternate lyrics in the uncirculating version include “Don’t try to cry about it” instead of “Don’t get upset about it,” “It’s pretty plain to see” instead of “Obviously,” and “Just turn on the light to see your name on my cast” instead of “Got a broken heart and your name on my cast”.

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