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Jemima Surrender
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R&B/Soul
Jemima Surrender was released on January 1, 1972 by Rhino Atlantic as a part of the album Howard Tate
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1972
LabelRhino Atlantic
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM74

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Howard Tate
Howard Tate
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Levon Helm
Levon Helm
Songwriter
Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson
Songwriter

Lyrics

Jemima surrender
I'm gonna give it to you, girl
Ain't no pretender
Gonna ride in my canoe
If I were a barker in a girly show
Tell you what I'd do
I'd lock the door, tear my shirt
And let my river flow
Sweet Jemima, won't you come out tonight?
The ground is warm and the moon is bright
Jemima surrender
I'm gonna give it to you
I'll bring over my Fender
And I'll play all night for you
There's a bird on my head
And his mouth won't talk
You know he laughs just like a goose
But he looks like a hawk
Sweet Jemima, you know what I say
Meet me out front and we'll fly away
Jemima surrender
I'm gonna give it to you, girl
Ain't no pretender
Gonna see my tattoo?
I hand you my rod and you hand me that line
That's what you do, now
We ain't doin' too much fishin’
Or drinkin' any wine
Sweet Jemima, if I were a king
I'd fix you up with a diamond ring
Jemima surrender
No pretender
I’m gonna give you all the love I’ve got
If I were a king, know what I’d do
I’d give you a diamond ring
Oh, surrender
Written by: Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson
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