Story Behind The Song
Inspired by the sight of a harvest moon.
From our 'Country Cool' album.
Song Description
Piano / vocal ballad in a country blues style
| Song Length |
4:16 |
Genre |
Blues - Country, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Cheerless, Poignant |
Subject |
Regret, General |
| Similar Artists |
Bonnie Raitt |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1950 - 1959 |
| |
Lyrics
Vs 1
Big red moon so low in the sky - oh
Big black waters of the Mississippi Bayou
I'll cross that tide and ride by and by
I'll spend some time on elderflower wine
Vs 2
Big wide river crossing the land
Where and why you run I can't understand
Whatever way that you choose to go
Set me free to watch the river flow
CHORUS
O lord why don't you let me be?
O Lord why do you worry me?
I've been a sinner - I have strayed. Lord I am weary - every night and day
Vs 3
Big trees and those bright stars up above
Spanish moss an' a pair of ring tail doves
New Orleans on a hot summer's night
Moonshine can make everything alright