Country Road
James Taylor
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Take to the highway won't you lend me your name Your way and my way seem to be one and the same Mama don't understand it She wants to know where I've been I'd have to be some kind of natural born fool To want to pass that way again But you know I could feel it On a country road Sail on home to Jesus won't you good girls and boys I'm all in pieces, you can have your own choice But I can hear a heavenly band full of angels And they're coming to set me free I don't know nothing 'bout the why or when But I can tell that it's bound to be Because I could feel it, child, yeah On a country road I guess my feet know where they want me to go Walking on a country road Take to the highway won't you lend me your name Your way and my way seem to be one and the same, child Mama don't understand it She wants to know where I've been I'd have to be some kind of natural born fool I wanna pass that way again But I could feel it, oh On a country road Walk on down, walk on down, walk on down Walk on down, walk on down a country road La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la Country road, oh, yeah Walking on a country road Country road, uh Country road
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Written by: JAMES TAYLOR, JAMES V TAYLOR
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Country Road" is a popular song from James Taylor's famous album “Sweet Baby James” which was released in 1970.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, the song rapidly gained popularity and secured No. 37 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song's InspirationThe inspiration behind the song was the countryside in Massachusetts, where Taylor lived at the time. He claimed that the peaceful and quiet surroundings helped him recover from his drug issues, and this influence is reflected in the song.
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Live Performances"Country Road" is one of Taylor's most frequently performed live songs.
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Notable CoverThe song has been covered by several artists, the most notable one being the cover by Garth Brooks for the 1991 tribute album, "Two Rooms: Celebrating the Songs of Elton John & Bernie Taupin."
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Song FeaturesThe song features a classic folk and acoustic sound, a style James Taylor is highly known for.
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Critical AcclaimThe song was praised by the critics and fans alike for its feel-good nature and tranquil melody.
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Songwriting Prowess"Country Road" is considered one of the best demonstrations of Taylor's unique songwriting style.
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Use in MediaThe song has been featured in various TV shows and movies such as "The West Wing" and “Running on Empty.”
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Long standing ImpressionMore than half a century after its release, "Country Road" remains one of James Taylor's most loved and popular songs.
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