The Drinking Gourd Lyrics

(Mark Erelli) The government man Started building his dam Then he told us it was all for the best 'Cause they were tearing it down They were drowning our town In the name of progr...Read Full Lyrics

(Mark Erelli) I read the paper I watch the news It seems there's only pain and sufferin' And there ain't much I can do It's so senseless I feel defenseless So small I could shut ...Read Full Lyrics

(Mark Erelli) Every year about this time I think of leaving But every year about this time I never go I'm the only one I am deceiving This town sinks it's teeth in deep and it don...Read Full Lyrics

(Dennis Brennan & Kevin Barry) Down on this row there ain't much to do So I close my eyes and dream about you You and that guy I met once or twice That's alright honey I just hope...Read Full Lyrics

(Mark Erelli) When I was a boy I went to hear this picker play I still recall his blue guitar Like it was yesterday I was a powder keg a-waitin' For someone to light the fuse He s...Read Full Lyrics

Trouble come falling from the pure blue sky Went down to the well but the well was dry Wasn't nothing but a bucket and a hole in the ground I pitched myself like a penny thrown But...Read Full Lyrics

You taught me everything I know 'bout being lonesome And I learned my lesson oh so faithfully What was I thinking of When I gave you my love For I knew you would go eventua...Read Full Lyrics

(Mark Erelli) Darlin' when we me you said I was the one So I never thought the knot we tied would come undone But lately you've been acting kind of strange What's changed What's c...Read Full Lyrics

Rain, rain won't you please go away Save all your gray skies for another day I've had my share of all your trials and tears Now I've found someone new who'll make 'em all disappear...Read Full Lyrics

La la la la, ey! Ich war in den Hills von L.A. Zwischen den größten Legenden der Welt Ich war am Hafen Marseilles Aß den Fisch dort direkt aus der See Ich war am Herzen U...Read Full Lyrics