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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Rick Danko
Rick Danko
Bass
Richard Manuel
Richard Manuel
Lead Vocals
Levon Helm
Levon Helm
Mandolin
Garth Hudson
Garth Hudson
Accordion
Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson
Acoustic Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
The Band
The Band
Producer
John Simon
John Simon
Co-Producer
Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson
Engineer
Joe Zagarino
Joe Zagarino
Mixing Engineer
Tony May
Tony May
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

Hang around, Willie boy Don't you raise the sails anymore It's for sure, I've spent my whole life at sea And I'm pushin' age seventy three Now there's only one place that was meant for me Oh, to be home again, down in old Virginny With my very best friend They call him Ragtime Willie We're gonna soothe away the rest of our years We're gonna put away all of our tears That big rockin' chair won't go nowhere Slow down, Willie boy Your heart's gonna give right out on you It's true and I believe I know what we should do Turn the stern and point to shore The seven seas won't carry us no more Oh, to be home again, down in old Virginny With my very best friend They call him Ragtime Willie I can't wait to sniff that air Dip an' snuff, I won't have no care That big rockin' chair won't go nowhere Hear the sound, Willie boy The Flyin' Dutchman's on the reef It's my belief we've used up all our time This hill's to steep to climb And the days that remain ain't worth a dime Oh, to be home again, down in old Virginny With my very best friend They call him Ragtime Willie Would've been nice just to see the folks Listen once again to the stale jokes That big rockin' chair won't go nowhere I can hear somethin' calling on me And you know where I wanna be Oh, Willie, don't you hear that sound? (Oh, to be home again) (Down in old Virginny) I just wanna get my feet back on the ground (Oh, to be home again) (Down in old Virginny) I'd love to see my very best friend (With my very best friend) They call him Ragtime Willie I believe old rockin' chair's got me (Oh, to be home again)
Writer(s): Robbie Robertson Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com
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