Jerry Garcia Catfish John Lyrics

Chorus Mama said, "Don't go near that river" "Don't be hanging round old Catfish John" Come the morning I'd always be there Walking in his footsteps in the sweet Delta dawn

Take me back to another morning (note 1) To a time so long ago When the sweet magnolia blossomed (note 2) Cotton fields were white as snow

Catfish John was a river hobo Lived and died by the river's bend Looking back I still remember I was proud to be his friend
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Born a slave in the town of Richmond (note 3) Traded for a chestnut mare Lord, he never spoke in anger Though his load was hard to bear

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[chorus] Walking in his footsteps in the sweet Delta dawn

Who wrote Catfish John lyrics?

Catfish John is written by Bob Mcdill, Allen Reynolds.

When was Catfish John released?

Catfish John is first released on February 01, 1976 as part of Jerry Garcia's album "Reflections" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.

Which genre is Catfish John?

Catfish John falls under the genre Rock.

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