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Kingston Trio Reverend Mr. Black Lyrics
Total views: 2 times this week / Rating: 7.50/10 [20 votes]Album: The Capitol Collector's Series: The Kingston Trio / Original Release Date: 1995Genre: Singer/SongwriterSong Duration: 3 min 16 sec
Reverend Mr. Black
Kingston Trio
Kingston Trio
KINGSTON TRIO
- Reverend Mr. Black LyricsHe rode easy in the saddle, he was tall and lean
At first you thought nothing but a streak of mean
Could make a man look so downright strong
But one look in his eyes and you knowed you was wrong
He was a mountain of a man
And I want you to know he could preach hot hell or freezin' snow
He carried a Bible in a canvas sack
And folks just called him The Reverend Mr. Black
He was poor as a beggar
But he rode like a king
Sometimes in the evening
I could hear him sing
"I got to walk that lonesome valley
I got to walk it by myself
Oh, nobody else can walk it for me
I got to walk it by myself"
If ever I could have thought that this man in black
Was soft and had any yellow up his back
I gave that notion up the day
A lumberjack came in and it wasn't to pray
Yeah, he kicked open the meeting house door
And he cussed everybody up and down the floor
And then when things got quiet in the place
He walked up and cussed in the preacher's face
He hit that Reverend like a kick of a mule
And to my way of thinkin' it took a pure fool
To turn the other cheek to that lumberjack
But that's what he did, The Reverend Mr. Black
He stood like a rock, a man among men
Then he let that lumberjack hit him again
And then with a voice as kind as could be
He cut him down like a big oak tree when he said
"You've got to walk that lonesome valley
You've got to walk it by yourself
Oh, nobody else can walk it for you
You've got to walk it by yourself"
It's been many years since we had to part
And I guess I learned his ways by heart
I can still hear his sermons ring
Down in the valley where he used to sing
I followed him, "Yes, sir", and I don't regret it
Hope that I'll always be a credit to his memory
'Cause I want you to understand
The Reverend Mr. Black was my old man
You've got to walk that lonesome valley
You've got to walk it by yourself
Oh, nobody else can walk it for you
You've got to walk it by yourself
You've got to walk that lonesome valley
You've got to walk it by yourself
Oh, nobody else can walk it for you
You've got to walk it by yourself
At first you thought nothing but a streak of mean
Could make a man look so downright strong
But one look in his eyes and you knowed you was wrong
He was a mountain of a man
And I want you to know he could preach hot hell or freezin' snow
He carried a Bible in a canvas sack
And folks just called him The Reverend Mr. Black
He was poor as a beggar
But he rode like a king
Sometimes in the evening
I could hear him sing
"I got to walk that lonesome valley
I got to walk it by myself
Oh, nobody else can walk it for me
I got to walk it by myself"
If ever I could have thought that this man in black
Was soft and had any yellow up his back
I gave that notion up the day
A lumberjack came in and it wasn't to pray
Yeah, he kicked open the meeting house door
And he cussed everybody up and down the floor
And then when things got quiet in the place
He walked up and cussed in the preacher's face
He hit that Reverend like a kick of a mule
And to my way of thinkin' it took a pure fool
But that's what he did, The Reverend Mr. Black
He stood like a rock, a man among men
Then he let that lumberjack hit him again
And then with a voice as kind as could be
He cut him down like a big oak tree when he said
"You've got to walk that lonesome valley
You've got to walk it by yourself
Oh, nobody else can walk it for you
You've got to walk it by yourself"
It's been many years since we had to part
And I guess I learned his ways by heart
I can still hear his sermons ring
Down in the valley where he used to sing
I followed him, "Yes, sir", and I don't regret it
Hope that I'll always be a credit to his memory
'Cause I want you to understand
The Reverend Mr. Black was my old man
You've got to walk that lonesome valley
You've got to walk it by yourself
Oh, nobody else can walk it for you
You've got to walk it by yourself
You've got to walk that lonesome valley
You've got to walk it by yourself
Oh, nobody else can walk it for you
You've got to walk it by yourself
Facts about Reverend Mr. Black
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Reverend Mr. Black is written by Mike Stoller, Jerry Leiber, Billy Wheeler.
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It is first released in 1995 as part of Kingston Trio's album "The Capitol Collector's Series: The Kingston Trio" which includes 20 tracks in total. This song is the 15th track on this album.
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When we explore how the lyrics were meant to make us feel, the Kingston Trio’s song 'Reverend Mr. Black' narrates the tale of a preacher who is a strong and goodhearted person and who faces the difficulties of life with grace and love, being the perfect example of resilience and forgiveness. The actions of the Reverend, such as giving the other side of his face to the violent attackers, are a symbol of the great importance of being loyal to one’s principles and even showing love when one’s in a difficult position. Lyrics of Reverend Mr. Black mainly reflect, empower, evoke nostalgia, suggest spirituality, and express love. Simultaneously, the song underscores self-reliance and personal journey's importance, strength in adversity, and legacy and remembrance. The lyrics feature some mature subjects, like violence and swearing, which may not be appropriate for very young kids; however, the overall content is still too mild to warrant a higher rating.
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Reverend Mr. Black falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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Reverend Mr. Black song length is 3 minutes and 16 seconds.
Who wrote Reverend Mr. Black lyrics?
Reverend Mr. Black is written by Mike Stoller, Jerry Leiber, Billy Wheeler.
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When was Reverend Mr. Black released?
It is first released in 1995 as part of Kingston Trio's album "The Capitol Collector's Series: The Kingston Trio" which includes 20 tracks in total. This song is the 15th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Reverend Mr. Black lyrics?
When we explore how the lyrics were meant to make us feel, the Kingston Trio’s song 'Reverend Mr. Black' narrates the tale of a preacher who is a strong and goodhearted person and who faces the difficulties of life with grace and love, being the perfect example of resilience and forgiveness. The actions of the Reverend, such as giving the other side of his face to the violent attackers, are a symbol of the great importance of being loyal to one’s principles and even showing love when one’s in a difficult position. Lyrics of Reverend Mr. Black mainly reflect, empower, evoke nostalgia, suggest spirituality, and express love. Simultaneously, the song underscores self-reliance and personal journey's importance, strength in adversity, and legacy and remembrance. The lyrics feature some mature subjects, like violence and swearing, which may not be appropriate for very young kids; however, the overall content is still too mild to warrant a higher rating.
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Which genre is Reverend Mr. Black?
Reverend Mr. Black falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song Reverend Mr. Black?
Reverend Mr. Black song length is 3 minutes and 16 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Mike Stoller, Jerry Leiber, Billy Wheeler
Record Label(s): Compilation 1995 Capitol Records, Inc All rights reserved Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws Manufactured by Capitol C
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