Nota De Cristal
John Phillips
- written by John Phillips
- as recorded by John Phillips on his 1970 self-titled album (Dunhill 50077)
- single (Dunhill 4236) released May 16, 1970
- entered the Billboard Top 40 the week of June 20, 1970 and
stayed for 7 weeks, peaking at #32 the week of July 18, 1970
Hit it, Hal
{Drums: Hal Blaine}
Early in the mornin', she hitched a ride down to Louisville
Holdin' onto a hundred dollar bill
Dressed herself like a Cajun Queen in New Orleans, baby
Yeah, she looked good, like a lady
Do it to me, James
{Dobro: J
Jumping Off
Fair young maiden
All in the garden
Strange young man
Passed her by
Said: "Fair maid
Will you marry me?"
This, then, sir,
Was her reply
"Oh no, kind sir
I canot marry thee
For my beloved
Who sails out on the sea
He's been gone
For seven years
And still no man
Shall marry me
Well if he's in
Some battle salin
Well I will die
When the moon
Or if he's drowned
In the dark salt sea
I'll be true
To his memory."
He picked her up
All in his arms
And kisses gave her
One, two and three
Said: "Weep no more
My own dear true love
I am your love
Lost John Reilly"
Said: "Weep no more
My own dear true love
I am your love
Lost John Reilly"
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