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Johnny Cash The Battle Of New Orleans Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 10/10 [1 vote]Album: At Folsom Prison / At San Quentin / America / Original Release Date: 1972Genre: CountrySong Duration: 2 min 21 sec
The Battle Of New Orleans
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
JOHNNY CASH
- The Battle Of New Orleans LyricsIn 1814 we took a little trip
Along with Colonel Jackson down the mighty Mississip.
We took a little bacon and we took a little beans
And we caught the bloody British in the town of New Orleans.
[Chorus:]
We fired our guns and the British kept a'comin.
There wasn't nigh as many as there was a while ago.
We fired once more and they began to runnin' on
Down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico.
We looked down the river and we see'd the British come.
And there must have been a hundred of'em beatin' on the drum.
They stepped so high and they made the bugles ring.
We stood by our cotton bales and didn't say a thing.
[Chorus]
Old Hickory said we could take 'em by surprise
If we didn't fire our muskets 'til we looked 'em in the eye
We held our fire 'til we see'd their faces well.
Then we opened up with squirrel guns and really gave 'em ... well
[Chorus]
Yeah, they ran through the briars and they ran through the brambles
And they ran through the bushes where a rabbit couldn't go.
They ran so fast that the hounds couldn't catch 'em
Down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico.**
We fired our cannon 'til the barrel melted down.
So we grabbed an alligator and we fought another round.
We filled his head with cannon balls, and powdered his behind
And when we touched the powder off, the gator lost his mind.
[Chorus]
Yeah, they ran through the briars and they ran through the brambles
And they ran through the bushes where a rabbit couldn't go.
They ran so fast that the hounds couldn't catch 'em
Down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico.**
Along with Colonel Jackson down the mighty Mississip.
We took a little bacon and we took a little beans
And we caught the bloody British in the town of New Orleans.
[Chorus:]
We fired our guns and the British kept a'comin.
There wasn't nigh as many as there was a while ago.
We fired once more and they began to runnin' on
Down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico.
We looked down the river and we see'd the British come.
And there must have been a hundred of'em beatin' on the drum.
They stepped so high and they made the bugles ring.
We stood by our cotton bales and didn't say a thing.
[Chorus]
Old Hickory said we could take 'em by surprise
If we didn't fire our muskets 'til we looked 'em in the eye
We held our fire 'til we see'd their faces well.
[Chorus]
Yeah, they ran through the briars and they ran through the brambles
And they ran through the bushes where a rabbit couldn't go.
They ran so fast that the hounds couldn't catch 'em
Down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico.**
We fired our cannon 'til the barrel melted down.
So we grabbed an alligator and we fought another round.
We filled his head with cannon balls, and powdered his behind
And when we touched the powder off, the gator lost his mind.
[Chorus]
Yeah, they ran through the briars and they ran through the brambles
And they ran through the bushes where a rabbit couldn't go.
They ran so fast that the hounds couldn't catch 'em
Down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico.**
Facts about The Battle Of New Orleans
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The Battle Of New Orleans is written by James Morris.
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It is first released in 1972 as part of Johnny Cash's album "At Folsom Prison / At San Quentin / America" which includes 50 tracks in total. This song is the 42nd track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, The Battle of New Orleans as sung by Johnny Cash, presents the historical battle of New Orleans in a funny and exaggerated manner while putting emphasis on the courage and strength of the American troops. The battle of new orleans lyrics convey mostly the things like empowerment, adventure, anger, freedom, and inspiration. However, the song simultaneously points out the significance of the historical battle, the triumph and victory, the patriotism and bravery. The lyrics describe the violent events of history such as the firing of guns and cannons and the use of an alligator in battle, which may be considered to be a bit too much for the younger audiences. Furthermore, the repetitive and slightly chaotic quality of the lyrics could be a barrier for children under 13 years old unless they are accompanied by their parents.
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The Battle Of New Orleans falls under the genre Country.
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The Battle Of New Orleans song length is 2 minutes and 21 seconds.
Who wrote The Battle Of New Orleans lyrics?
The Battle Of New Orleans is written by James Morris.
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When was The Battle Of New Orleans released?
It is first released in 1972 as part of Johnny Cash's album "At Folsom Prison / At San Quentin / America" which includes 50 tracks in total. This song is the 42nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Battle Of New Orleans lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, The Battle of New Orleans as sung by Johnny Cash, presents the historical battle of New Orleans in a funny and exaggerated manner while putting emphasis on the courage and strength of the American troops. The battle of new orleans lyrics convey mostly the things like empowerment, adventure, anger, freedom, and inspiration. However, the song simultaneously points out the significance of the historical battle, the triumph and victory, the patriotism and bravery. The lyrics describe the violent events of history such as the firing of guns and cannons and the use of an alligator in battle, which may be considered to be a bit too much for the younger audiences. Furthermore, the repetitive and slightly chaotic quality of the lyrics could be a barrier for children under 13 years old unless they are accompanied by their parents.
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Which genre is The Battle Of New Orleans?
The Battle Of New Orleans falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song The Battle Of New Orleans?
The Battle Of New Orleans song length is 2 minutes and 21 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): James Morris
Record Label(s): Originally Recorded 1968, 1969, Originally Released 1968, 1969, (P) 1972 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
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