Story Behind The Song
Backwards chord progression started it all. Ficticious story built around the hook of backing up and starting over again.
Song Description
Banjo bluegrass song about a guy who's cheated on his girl and is now changing his ways.
| Song Length |
3:10 |
Genre |
Folk - Bluegrass, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Lyrics
Backpackin?
(Chorus)
I?m going backpackin?
Back to where I belong
I?m going backpackin?
Back in my baby?s arms
Well I never should have left you
What a fool I?ve been
You?re still the only girl for me
I pray you?ll take me back
Into your loving arms
You know that?s where I?m meant to be
So I?m packing up my heartaches
And my cheating ways
I?m packing up my crying blues
I?m heading for the mountains and the girl I love
To throw away these wandering shoes
(Chorus ? Instrumental Break)
Well I never should have left you
What a fool I?ve been
I miss our nights of sweet romance
I pray you?ll take me back into your loving arms
Baby, give me one more chance
So I?m packing up my heartaches
And my cheating ways
I?m packing up my crying blues
I?m heading for the mountains and the girl I love
To throw away these wandering shoes
(Chorus x 2)
Words and Music by Wesley Bruce
Copyright 2002