This song was recorded live from start to finish. Jim Adkins sang with a guitar for the initial recording and then Tom Linton overdubbed the organ while producer Alain Johannes played some extra guitar.
[Verse 1]
It could have been but never was
At least the way you thought it'd be when you grew up
And there's so much of you I love
But loving you alone isn't enough
[Chorus]
You were good
You were good
Then you were gone
I believed you all along
Yeah it's sad but baby here we are
It was good
It was good
Then it was gone
[Verse 2]
You got a charm you wear around your neck
Reminds you of him and I can see right through
Either you're just bad at cheating
Or there's something in your heart you wished I knew
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
So I'm not who you wanted but
You're still the one who sets the fire in me
Guess I'll drink what I'll drink
Until the loving touch I need is not a need
[Chorus]
[Outro]
It was good
It was good
Then it was gone
It was good
It was good
Then it was gone
You Were Good was written by Jimmy Eat World.
You Were Good was produced by Alain Johannes & Jimmy Eat World.
Jimmy Eat World released You Were Good on Tue Jun 11 2013.