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Richie Havens Follow The Drinking Gourd Lyrics
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RICHIE HAVENS
- Follow The Drinking Gourd Lyrics / with translationsFollow the drinking gourd, follow the drinking gourd
For the old man is a-waitin' to carry you to freedom
Follow the drinking gourd
When the sun goes back and the first quail calls
Follow the drinking gourd
The old man is a-waitin' for to carry you to freedom
Follow the drinking gourd
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The river bed makes a mighty fine road,
Dead trees to show you the way
And it's left foot, peg foot, traveling on
Follow the drinking gourd
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The river ends between two hills
Follow the drinking gourd
There's another river on the other side
Follow the drinking gourd
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I thought I heard the angels say
Follow the drinking gourd
The stars in the heavens gonna show you the way
Follow the drinking gourd
CHORUS
For the old man is a-waitin' to carry you to freedom
Follow the drinking gourd
When the sun goes back and the first quail calls
Follow the drinking gourd
The old man is a-waitin' for to carry you to freedom
Follow the drinking gourd
CHORUS
The river bed makes a mighty fine road,
Dead trees to show you the way
And it's left foot, peg foot, traveling on
CHORUS
The river ends between two hills
Follow the drinking gourd
There's another river on the other side
Follow the drinking gourd
CHORUS
I thought I heard the angels say
Follow the drinking gourd
The stars in the heavens gonna show you the way
Follow the drinking gourd
CHORUS
Facts about Follow The Drinking Gourd
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Follow The Drinking Gourd is written by Dp, Eric Charles Bibb, Linda Joyce Tillery.
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When we search for the deeper meaning hidden within the lines, Richie Havens' rendition of the song “Follow the Drinking Gourd” employs the metaphor of following the North Star and the Drinking Gourd as signs of liberation for the runaway slaves. The lyric is a kind of map with a compass pointing to freedom, representing the “old man” as a guardian taking people to the promised land. Follow the drinking gourd lyrics spotlight freedom, hope, empowerment, inspiration, and nature primarily. Likewise, the song pinpoints freedom and escape, and it also places emphasis on guidance and direction. The lyrics do not contain any profanity, mature themes, or portrayals of violence, nudity, or drug use. The content is appropriate for everyone.
Who wrote Follow The Drinking Gourd lyrics?
Follow The Drinking Gourd is written by Dp, Eric Charles Bibb, Linda Joyce Tillery.
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What is the meaning behind Follow The Drinking Gourd lyrics?
When we search for the deeper meaning hidden within the lines, Richie Havens' rendition of the song “Follow the Drinking Gourd” employs the metaphor of following the North Star and the Drinking Gourd as signs of liberation for the runaway slaves. The lyric is a kind of map with a compass pointing to freedom, representing the “old man” as a guardian taking people to the promised land. Follow the drinking gourd lyrics spotlight freedom, hope, empowerment, inspiration, and nature primarily. Likewise, the song pinpoints freedom and escape, and it also places emphasis on guidance and direction. The lyrics do not contain any profanity, mature themes, or portrayals of violence, nudity, or drug use. The content is appropriate for everyone.
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