Sundown
Gordon Lightfoot
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I can see her lyin' back in her satin dress In a room where ya do what ya don't confess Sundown you better take care If I find you beenn creepin' 'round my back stairs Sundown ya better take care If I find you been creepin' 'round my back stairs She's been lookin' like a queen in a sailor's dream And she don't always say what she really means Sometimes I think it's a shame When I get feelin' better when I'm feelin' no pain Sometimes I think it's a shame When I get feelin' better when I'm feelin' no pain I can picture every move that a man could make Getting lost in her lovin' is your first mistake Sundown you better take care If I find you been creepin' 'round my back stairs Sometimes I think it's a sin When I feel like I'm winnin' when I'm losin' again I can see her lookin' fast in her faded jeans She's a hard lovin' woman, got me feelin' mean Sometimes I think it's a shame When I get feelin' better when I'm feelin' no pain Sundown you better take care If I find you been creepin' 'round my back stairs Sundown you better take care If I find you been creepin' 'round my back stairs Sometimes I think it's a sin When I feel like I'm winnin' when I'm losin' again
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Written by: GORDON LIGHTFOOT
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Sundown" is a hit single by Canadian folk artist Gordon Lightfoot. It was released in March 1974 as part of the album also titled "Sundown".
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped both the Canadian RPM Country Tracks and the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it Lightfoot's only number one single in the US.
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Genre Definition"Sundown" has been primarily classified as country, although it also displays elements of folk and soft rock.
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Song InspirationAccording to Gordon Lightfoot, "Sundown" was inspired by feelings of jealousy and suspicion towards his partner.
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Backup SingersLightfoot's song "Sundown" features backup singers, surprising because he usually didn't use them, but they were employed for the recording of the title track.
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Writing SettingLightfoot reportedly wrote the song on a plywood box in an empty house, proving that an artist's creativity can shine in any scenario.
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Significant Accolade"Sundown" was declared a part of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, many artists have covered "Sundown", from country star Toby Keith to punk band Lagwagon, showcasing its wide appeal.
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Music VideoInterestingly, although released in 1974, "Sundown" didn't have an official music video until 2014, 40 years later.
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Distinctive Chord SequenceMusically, it is best known for its distinctive descending bassline at the end of each chorus.
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Continued Relevance"Sundown" remains one of Lightfoot's most popular songs and is regularly played at his concerts.
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Song MeaningLightfoot describes the song's theme as "one of the most identifiable, universal themes in the world - jealousy."
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