Story Behind The Song
A great tune by The Tractors which almost won a Grammy in 1996 - Lost to the Mavericks
Song Description
Recorded with Wings Drummer Steve Holley, Levon Helms horn-men Erik Lawrence (Sax) and Steve Bernstein (trumpet), jazzman Clark Gayton doubling on trombone and tuba, and Paul Errico on keys. This has a real Preservation Hall Jazz Band feel.
| Song Length |
3:29 |
Genre |
Country - Honky Tonk, Country - Honky Tonk |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Cheerful |
Subject |
Fun, Dreams |
| Similar Artists |
Delbert McClinton |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
My daddy said son put your guitar down
We gotta build some fence...gotta plow some ground
I told my daddy, "try and understand..."
"This John Deere tractor don't fit my plan..."
So I hit the road
Chasin' down a dream
And I need a little help
I'm tryin' to get to New Orleans
Sidetracked up in Illinois
I'm not that smart...I'm an innocent boy
She called me baby...she called me honey...
She called a cab and took away my money
On the road again
Somewhere south of Moline
And I need a little help
You see I'm tryin' to get to New Orleans
Don't know why...I gotta go
If I don't try I'll never know
About e'touffe and Cajun queens
I need a little help
You see I'm tryin' to get to New Orleans
Solo
Hocked my watch...bought a burger and fries
Tried to pretend it was red beans and rice
Midnight in Memphis...hello to Graceland
Next stop...Louisiana
And I'm on the road
Chasin' down a dream
And I need a little help
You see I'm tryin' to get to New Orleans
I need a little help
You see I'm tryin' to get to New Orleans
I'm just country boy
Chasin' down a dream
And I need a little help
You see I'm tryin' to get to New Orleans