Story Behind The Song
In the early days of Country Music, performers were, "on the road" and away from home for long spells. This is a song appreciating the hardships-and temptations they experienced but finally settled down with the right person.
Song Description
From a Country Singers First time Playing on a stage, dreams of Playing the Opry, admitting he/she made some wrong decisions, appreciating life was hard on the Road, lucky to meet the right partner and finally, End of The Line, played the Opry, Last time" where the knowing crowd Encored, "The Last Farewell"!
| Song Length |
4:30 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Content, Tranquil |
Subject |
General, Change |
| Similar Artists |
Don Williams, Don Williams |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
My Last Farewell ©?(Jim Aitken 19/03/2020)
1
I remember the first time I played on a stage,
As Green and in fear I walked on.
The restless crowd bayed for their hero's to play,
But I intro'd and shared my best song.
My trusty friend played, and the knowing crowd swayed
As if every chord cast a spell.
I Dreamed of gracing the Opry one day,
Where I'd encore, "My Last Farewell".
Ch
I've worshipped the sun and wished on the moon,
Searched for that card high and wild
Been high and been low: It's a lonely road,
Life is a Carousel, (round and around)
Sharing, "My Last Farewell".
2
Grew up around The Bakersfield Sound,
Legends like Hank and Merle.
Nashville and Knoxville Tennessee,
Rocked me in their cradle.
Blessed with the tools I ignored all the rules,
Knew I'd something to sell
The seeds I had sown, all fell on stone:
Was close to, "My Last Farewell".
Ch.
I've worshipped the sun and wished on the moon,
Searched for that card high and wild
Been high and been low: It's a lonely road,
Life is a Carousel, (round and around)
Sharing, "My Last Farewell".
Instrumental Bridge.......
3
Through luck or prayer I met someone rare,
Who gave me a son and a daughter.
Said bye to the days of my wilden ways,
Now Live the way I aughta.
My end of the line was the Opry last time,
Grand ole Citadel!
My trusty friend played and the knowing crowd swayed,
As we encored, "My Last Farewell".
Ch.
I've worshipped the sun and wished on the moon,
Searched for that card high and wild
Been high and been low: It's a lonely road,
Life is a Carousel, (round and around)
Singing, "My Last Farewell".
Life is a Carousel, (round and around)
Singing, "My Last Farewell".