“Ramona” is the sixth song on Guster’s fourth album Keeping it Together. The song was written and first performed – with much different lyrics – in March 2001, making it one of the oldest songs to appear on the album.
The band posted “Ramona” for download on their website almost a year before Keep...
[Verse 1: Adam Gardner]
Ramona, where have you been?
I couldn't go to sleep 'til you came in
Ramona, you're Miss Oklahoma
And you miss Oklahoma
I'll get you what you want
[Chorus: Adam Gardner]
'Cause there were days when a refrain
Would brighten our corner of Hickory Lane
When you would sing that song for me
Just like your favorite singer
[Verse 2: Adam Gardner/Gardner & Ryan Miller]
And why'd you have to be so nice?
A wink and a girly smile
And why'd you have to punch my eye?
That was something
But did you want me to stay?
[Bridge: Ryan Miller]
When I was younger and thought of myself
I never dreamed I'd become like this
A snap of your fingers, an end to the argument
Anything for you, love
[Outro: Adam Gardner & Ryan Miller]
'Cause there were days when a refrain
Would brighten our corner of Hickory Lane
When you would sing that song for me
The only one you know
But I know now, not at the start
We're going to pieces; we're falling apart
So come and sing that song for me
Just like your favorite singer
Ramona was written by Ryan Miller.
Ramona was produced by David Henry & Roger Moutenot & Ron Aniello.