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Jo Stafford Shenandoah Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.54/10 [24 votes]Album: American Folk Songs / Original Release Date: 1950Genre: Alternative FolkSong Duration: 3 min 38 sec
JO STAFFORD
- Shenandoah Lyrics / with translationsOh Shenandoah,
I long to see you,
Away you rolling river,
Oh Shenandoah,
I long to see you,
Away, my hearts away
'Cross the wide Missouri.
Oh Shenandoah,
I long to hear you
Away you rolling river,
I'll take her
'cross your rollin' water,
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri.
'Tis seven years
since last I saw you.
Away you rolling river,
'Tis seven years
since last I saw you.
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri.
Oh Shenandoah,
I love your daughter,
Away you rolling river,
Oh Shenandoah,
I'll come to claim her.
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri.
In all these years,
Whene'er I saw her,
We have kept
Our love a secret,
Oh! Shenandoah,
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri.
Oh Shenandoah,
She's bound to leave you.
Away you rolling river,
Oh Shenandoah,
I'll not deceive you.
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri.
I long to see you,
Away you rolling river,
Oh Shenandoah,
I long to see you,
Away, my hearts away
'Cross the wide Missouri.
Oh Shenandoah,
I long to hear you
Away you rolling river,
I'll take her
'cross your rollin' water,
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri.
'Tis seven years
since last I saw you.
Away you rolling river,
'Tis seven years
since last I saw you.
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri.
I love your daughter,
Away you rolling river,
Oh Shenandoah,
I'll come to claim her.
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri.
In all these years,
Whene'er I saw her,
We have kept
Our love a secret,
Oh! Shenandoah,
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri.
Oh Shenandoah,
She's bound to leave you.
Away you rolling river,
Oh Shenandoah,
I'll not deceive you.
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri.
Facts about Shenandoah
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Shenandoah is written by Dp, Jonathan Cohen.
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It is first released in 1950 as part of Jo Stafford's album "American Folk Songs" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, Jo Stafford's song 'Shenandoah' expresses a deep longing and connection to a place called Shenandoah which represents the singer's need to find home and social belonging. The river and nature imagery represent a journey or passage through life, with the wide Missouri serving as a metaphor for challenges and obstacles that one must overcome to reach a place of peace and contentment. The lyrics of Shenandoah show three main themes which include nostalgia, love, and reflection, as well as nature and heartbreak. The song establishes homecoming as a vital concept while people need to establish relationships with nature. The lyrics contain no adult themes, profanity, violence, or any other content that would be considered inappropriate for children. The song expresses a longing for a place and has a nostalgic tone, making it suitable for all ages.
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Shenandoah falls under the genre Alternative Folk.
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Shenandoah song length is 3 minutes and 38 seconds.
Who wrote Shenandoah lyrics?
Shenandoah is written by Dp, Jonathan Cohen.
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When was Shenandoah released?
It is first released in 1950 as part of Jo Stafford's album "American Folk Songs" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Shenandoah lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, Jo Stafford's song 'Shenandoah' expresses a deep longing and connection to a place called Shenandoah which represents the singer's need to find home and social belonging. The river and nature imagery represent a journey or passage through life, with the wide Missouri serving as a metaphor for challenges and obstacles that one must overcome to reach a place of peace and contentment. The lyrics of Shenandoah show three main themes which include nostalgia, love, and reflection, as well as nature and heartbreak. The song establishes homecoming as a vital concept while people need to establish relationships with nature. The lyrics contain no adult themes, profanity, violence, or any other content that would be considered inappropriate for children. The song expresses a longing for a place and has a nostalgic tone, making it suitable for all ages.
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Which genre is Shenandoah?
Shenandoah falls under the genre Alternative Folk.
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How long is the song Shenandoah?
Shenandoah song length is 3 minutes and 38 seconds.
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Record Label(s): A Capitol Records Release 1948 Capitol Records, LLC
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