Jimmie Rodgers Visits the Carter Family
Jimmie Rodgers' Virginia Rendezvous: A Tale of Love and Long Journeys
Lyrics
Far away on a hill
Expressing a location on a distant hill.
Thou a sunny mountain side
Describing a sunny mountainside.
Many years ago we parted
Recalling a separation from many years ago.
My little Ruth and I
Referring to a past parting with "Ruth."
From the sunny mountain side
Reiterating the separation from the sunny mountainside.
Hey girls, stop that noise!
A command to stop making noise.
Yonder comes a strange car up our road
Noticing an approaching car on their road.
Lord, it may be the revenue-officer
Speculating that it might be a revenue officer.
It has a Texas license
Observing a Texas license plate on the car.
Oh, that’s Jimmie Rodgers!
Identifying the person as Jimmie Rodgers.
Hey – hey howdy Folks
Greeting Jimmie Rodgers enthusiastically.
Dee – yodel – ay – hee – hee
Expressing excitement with a yodel.
Ha – ha, so this is Virginia?
Commenting on the location being Virginia.
Yes Sir, mighty glad to see you, Jimmie!
Welcoming Jimmie Rodgers warmly.
Get out and come right in!
Inviting Jimmie Rodgers to get out of the car.
You are the first cowboy we’ve
Noting that Jimmie is the first cowboy they've seen in a while.
Seen in a long time he – he, is that so?
Chuckling about the distance from Texas to Virginia.
Boy it’s a long way from here to Texas
Reflecting on the long journey from Texas.
Man – Man, i didn’t know it’s such a
Expressing surprise at the lengthy drive.
Drive from Texas to Virginia
Jimmie acknowledging his presence despite the distance.
Well, I’m here anyhow
Confirming Jimmie's arrival.
Gee! I’ve been wanting to see you, Folks
Expressing a desire to see Jimmie for a long time.
For a long time
Expressing excitement about meeting the Folks.
How about a little drink, Jimmie?
Offering Jimmie a drink.
Ha – ha, Boy that sounds good to me
Jimmie expressing eagerness for a drink.
Dee – yodel – ay – hee – hee
Excitement expressed through yodeling.
Man – Man, come and go get
Asking someone to get a drink for Jimmie.
The old boy a little squirt, will you?
Referring to Jimmie as "the old boy."
Girls, you all play him a little tune
Instructing the girls to play music for Jimmie.
Make him feel like he’s at home
Encouraging a welcoming atmosphere for Jimmie.
While he’s at Maces Springs
Referencing a location called Maces Springs.
My little Darling, oh how I love you
Expressing love for someone called "My little Darling."
How I love you, none can tell
Reiterating deep affection, impossible to express.
In your heart you love another
Acknowledging unreciprocated love in the other's heart.
Little Darling, pal of mine
Referring to the person as a "Little Darling" and a pal.
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