Big River Song Lyrics and Chords

 

Big River Song Lyrics and Chords by Johnny Cash

 

Big River
Written and Recorded by Johnny Cash

 
G 
Now I taught the weeping willow how to cry
 
And I showed the clouds how to cover up a  
A7 
clear blue  
D7 
sky
 
And the  
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tears that I cried for that woman are gonna  
C 
flood you Big River
 
Then  
G 
I'm gonna sit right  
D7 
here until I  
G 
die

I met her accidentally in St.Paul, Minnesota

 
And it tore me up every time I heard her  
A7 
drawl southern  
D7 
drawl
 
Then I  
G 
heard my dream was back downstream  
C 
cavorting in Davenport
 
And I  
G 
followed you Big River  
D7 
when you  
G 
called

Then you took me to St. Louis later on down the river

 
A freighter said she's been here but  
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she's gone boy she's  
D7 
gone
 
I  
G 
found her trail in Memphis but she  
C 
just walked up the block
 
She  
G 
raised a few eyebrows and then she  
D7 
went on down  
G 
alone

Now won't you batter down by Baton Rouge River Queen roll it on

 
Take that woman on down to New  
A7 
Orleans New  
D7 
Orleans
 
Go on  
G 
I've had enough dump my  
C 
blues down in the gulf
 
She  
G 
loves you Big River  
D7 
more than  
G 
me

Repeat # 1

 

FAQ

 

Who sang the the song Big River?
- The song Big River was sang by Johnny Cash.

 

Who is Johnny Cash?
- John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash February 26, 1932 - September 12, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Much of Cash's music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his career. He was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice, the distinctive sound of his Tennessee Three backing band characterized by train-like chugging guitar rhythms, a rebelliousness coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor, free prison concerts, and a trademark all-black stage wardrobe which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black".Born to poor cotton farmers in Kingsland, Arkansas, Cash rose to fame in the burgeoning rockabilly scene in Memphis, Tennessee, after four years in the Air Force. He traditionally began his concerts by simply introducing himself, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash", followed by "Folsom Prison Blues", one of his signature songs. Alongside "Folsom Prison Blues", his other signature songs include "I Walk the Line", "Ring of Fire", "Get Rhythm", and "Man in Black". He also recorded humorous numbers like "One Piece at a Time" and "A Boy Named Sue", a duet with his future wife June called "Jackson" (followed by many further duets after their wedding), and railroad songs such as "Hey, Porter", "Orange Blossom Special", and "Rock Island Line". During the last stage of his career, he covered songs by contemporary rock artists of the time his most notable covers were "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails, "Rusty Cage" by Soundgarden and, "Personal Jesus" by Depeche Mode.
Cash is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. His genre-spanning music embraced country, rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel sounds. This crossover appeal earned him the rare honor of being inducted into the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame.

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