Lyrks
Lyrks
Sign In
Cover Art

Restless Lyrics by James McMurtry

Childish Things

0

[Verse 1]
She gets a little restless in the spring
She might follow the lines you sing
Bullshit though they are
'Cause sometimes that's just the thing
If delivered with panache and a certain grace
Fingertips on satin lace
Cuttin' cards and quoting Proust
Whatever turns her wild mare loose

[Verse 2]
She gets a little restless now and then
She feels the changes in the wind
Way down deep where I can't see
She can get clean away from me
With a side step and subtle shift
And the turning of a key
Locks me out and lets me drift
She'll come back if I let her be
She'll come back if I let her be

[Chorus]
And you know I'm just a little down tonight
I'm just a little down
A little messed up is all I'm sayin'
Just a little down tonight
I'm just a little down
But I believe I'll make it
Believe I'll make it

[Verse 3]
She gets a little restless I can tell
When she goes back up inside her shell
And the conversation slows
To a stop and I might as well
Be out alone on the highway
Way off in the Utah sage
Wavin' to the railroad crew
That's when I get restless too

[Chorus]
And I'm just a little down tonight
I'm just a little down
A little messed up is all I'm sayin'
Just a little down tonight
I'm just a little down
But I believe I'll make it
Believe I'll make it

[Outro]
She gets a little restless in the spring
She might follow the lines you sing
Bullshit though they are
Sometimes that's just the thing

About “Restless” by James McMurtry

Read the complete lyrics to "Restless" by James McMurtry from the album "Childish Things ". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop, Country, Rock.

"Restless" is performed by James McMurtry. from the album "Childish Things " This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Restless", explore more songs by James McMurtry using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for James McMurtry · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Restless" is credited to James McMurtry. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Restless" appears on "Childish Things ".

Visit the James McMurtry artist page at /artist/james-mcmurtry for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


Lyrks
Lyrks

Your gateway to the world of music lyrics.

Product

Features


© 2026 Lyrks. All rights reserved.