We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Big River

from Gone West by John Greene Music

/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $1 USD  or more

     

lyrics

Big River
words and music by
green/montgomery

I taught the weeping willow how to cry,
And I showed the clouds how to cover up
a clear blue sky.
And the tears that I cried for that woman
are gonna flood you Big River.
Then I'm gonna sit right here until I die.

I met her accidentally in St. Paul (Minnesota).
And it tore me up every time I heard her drawl,
Southern drawl.
Then I heard my dream was back Downstream
cavortin' in Davenport,
And I followed you, Big River, when you called.

Then you took me to St. Louis
later on (down the river).
A freighter said she's been here
but she's gone, boy, she's gone.
I found her trail in Memphis,
but she just walked up the block.
She raised a few eyebrows
and then she went on down alone.

Now, won't you batter down by Baton Rouge,
River Queen, roll it on.
Take that woman on down to New Orleans,
New Orleans.
Go on, I've had enough;
dump my blues down in the gulf.
She loves you, Big River, more than me.

© Abraham Music

credits

from Gone West, released January 1, 1995

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

John Greene Music Falmouth, UK

John Greene's music is a reflection of his turbulent, non-conformist life and is based on early rock and roll, the pop explosion of the 60’s, the blues and many things Americana.
Best described as ‘Hard Country’, it lives in the space also occupied by the likes of Neil Young and the Grateful Dead. It always involves his unique viewpoint on the world he has lived in and the troubles we all share.
... more

contact / help

Contact John Greene Music

Streaming and
Download help

Report this track or account

If you like John Greene Music, you may also like: