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Lost John
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Bluegrass
Lost John was released on January 1, 1991 by Rounder Records as a part of the album Together
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1991
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM153

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Laurie Lewis
Laurie Lewis
Fiddle
Kathy Kallick
Kathy Kallick
Vocals
Tony Furtado
Tony Furtado
Banjo
John Reischman
John Reischman
Mandolin
Tom Bekeny
Tom Bekeny
Mandolin
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Merle Travis
Merle Travis
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Laurie Lewis
Laurie Lewis
Producer
Kathy Kallick
Kathy Kallick
Producer

Lyrics

Lost John walkin' through the rain
Around the curve come a fast freight train
John made a grab but he couldn't get aboard
Left him sittin' on the old railroad
He's long gone
Long gone
Long gone Lost John
No hat on his head, no shoes on his feet
He's beggin' a woman for his bread and meat
One woman said, "Now look-a-here, John
Take my broom and I'll hurry you along"
He's long gone
Long gone
Long gone Lost John
I had an old dog and his name was Will
Run Lost John to the top of the hill
He's long gone now, where could he be?
Run all the way to Tennessee
He's long gone
Long gone
Long gone Lost John
Lost John walkin' through the rain
Around the curve come a fast freight train
John made a grab but he couldn't get aboard
Left him sittin' on the old railroad
He's long gone
Long gone
Long gone Lost John
He's long gone
Long gone
Long gone Lost John
Written by: Lonnie Donegan
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