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Me and Bobby McGee
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Country
Me and Bobby McGee was released on January 1, 1970 by RCA/Legacy as a part of the album Just Plain Charley
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1970
LabelRCA/Legacy
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM139

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Charley Pride
Charley Pride
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson
Songwriter
Fred Foster
Fred Foster
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Felton Jarvis
Felton Jarvis
Co-Producer
Jack Clement
Jack Clement
Co-Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Busted flat in Baton Rouge, headin' for the train
Feelin' nearly faded as my jeans
Bobby thumbed the diesel down just before it rained
Took us all the way to New Orleans
I took my harpoon out of my dirty, red bandanna
And was blowin' sad while Bobby sang the blues
With them windshield wipers slappin' time and Bobby clappin' hands
We finally sang up every song that driver knew
[Verse 2]
Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose
Nothing ain't worth nothing, but it's free
Oh, but feeling good was easy, Lord, when Bobby sang the blues
And feeling good was good enough for me
Good enough for me and Bobby McGee
[Verse 3]
From the coal mines of Kentucky to the California sun
Bobby shared the secrets of my soul
Standin' right beside me, Lord, through everything I done
And every night, she kept me from the cold
Then somewhere near Salinas, Lord, I let her slip away
Lookin' for the home I hope she'll find
And I'll trade all my tomorrows for a single yesterday
Holdin' Bobby's body next to mine
[Verse 4]
Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose
And nothing left is all she left for me
Oh, but feeling good was easy, Lord, when Bobby sang the blues
And, buddy, that was good enough for me
Good enough for me and Bobby McGee
[Verse 5]
Me and Bobby McGee
Written by: Fred Foster, Kris Kristofferson
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