Legend Of Wooley Swamp
Charlie Daniels
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If you ever go back into Wooley Swamp well you better not go at night There's things out there in the middle of them woods That'd make a strong man cry with fright Things that crawl and things that fly And things that creep around on the ground And they say the ghost of Lucias Clay gets up and it walks around. CHORUS: But I couldn't believe it, I just had to find out for myself And I couldn't conceive it,cause I never would listen to nobody else No I couldn't believe it, I just had to find out for myself That there's some things in this world you just can't explain. The old man lived in the Wooley Swamp way back in the booger woods he never did do a lot of harm in the world He never did do any harm in the world But he never did do no good People didn't think too much of him They all thought he acted funny The old man didn't care about people anyway All he cared about was his money. He'd stuff it all down in Mason jars and bury it all around And on certain nights when the moon was right He'd dig it up out of the ground. He'd pour it all out on the floor of his shack And run his fingers through it. Yeah Lucias Clay was a greedy old man And that's all there ever was to it. CHORUS: But I couldn't believe it, I just had to find out for myself And I couldn't conceive it, I never would listen to nobody else No I couldn't believe it, I just had to find out for myself But there's some things in this world you just can't explain. The Crayver boys was white trash they lived over on Carvers Creek They were mean as a snake and sneaky as a cat And belligerent when they'd speak. One night the oldest brother said ya'll meet in the Wooly Swamp later We'll take old Lucias' money and we'll feed him to the alligators. They found the old man out in the back with a shovel in his hand And thirteen rusty Mason jars he just dug up out of the sand. And they all went crazy and they beat the old man Then they picked him up off the ground Then they threw him in the swamp and they stood there and laughed as the black water sucked him down. Then they turned around and went back to the shack And they picked up the money and ran. But hadn't gone nowheres when they realized They were running in quicksand. And they struggled and screamed but they couldn't get away and just before they went under They could hear that old man laughing In a voice that was loud as thunder. that's been fifty years ago an' if you go by there yet There's a spot in the yard in back of that shack Where the ground is always wet. And on certain nights if the moon is right And you're down by the dark wood path You can hear three young men screaming And you can hear one old man laugh. If you ever go back into Wooley Swamp son you better not go at night There's things out there in the middle of them woods That'd make a strong man cry with fright There's things that crawl and things that fly And things that creep around on the ground And they say the ghost of Lucias Clay gets up and it walks around. CHORUS: But I couldn't believe it, I just had to find out for myself And I couldn't conceive it, I never would listen to nobody else No I couldn't believe it, I just had to find out for myself That there's some things in this world you just can't explain Some things in this world you just can't explain.
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Written by: CHARLES FRED HAYWARD, CHARLIE DANIELS, FRED EDWARDS, JAMES W. MARSHALL, JOHN CRAIN, WILLIAM J. DIGREGORIO
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11 facts about this song
Song Title and SingerThe song "Legend of Wooley Swamp" is performed by American country and Southern rock singer Charlie Daniels.
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Release Date (Classification: Song Release Date"Legend of Wooley Swamp" was released in August 1980.
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Album Information (Classification: Album DetailsThe song is a part of Charlie Daniels' album, "Full Moon," which was his eight studio album.
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Commercial SuccessThe song was a hit on the charts, peaking at number 80 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 38 on the Mainstream Rock (U.S.) chart.
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Song Highlights (Classification: Song FeaturesThis song stands out due to its narrative lyrics and unique blend of country, Southern rock, and blues.
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Song Theme (Classification: Song Theme"Legend of Wooley Swamp" tells a fictional ghost story set in the swamplands of South Georgia.
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Lyrical Inspiration (Classification: SongwritingCharlie Daniels drew inspiration from the Southern folklore and the local culture to write the song.
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Song recognition (Classification: Legacy"Legend of Wooley Swamp" has remained a fan favorite due to its catchy melody and vivid storytelling.
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Music Video Facts (Classification: Visual RepresentationThe music video of the song features Daniels and his band performing in a swamp-like setting, fully merging with the narrative of the song.
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Live Performances (Classification: Stage SuccessCharlie Daniels Band frequently played "Legend of Wooley Swamp" during their live performances enriching the experience for Daniels' fans.
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Legacy (Classification: Impact"Legend of Wooley Swamp" is considered a classic in Southern rock genre and remains one of Charlie Daniels' signature songs.
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