Story Behind The Song
An old school performer
| Song Length |
4:35 |
Genre |
Folk - Americana, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Show Biz |
| Similar Artists |
John Prine |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
The Folk Singer (Ode To Bud)
He likes his folk music, just as it comes
From Woody Guthrie to Mumford and Sons
If he forgets a line, he just hums
He's a folk singer
He plays Friday nights in a run down old bar
He'd never be seen dead with an electric guitar
He walks to the gig, he ain't got a car
He's a folk singer
Chorus
He loves all folk music, modern or traditional
His passion for the genre is fully unconditional
He can only be seen in denim shirts and pants
He's been waiting 30 years for his big chance
He turns his nose up at techno and dance
He's a folk singer
He only wants to gig for minimal pay He only liked Dylan pre "Lay Lady Lay"
Wouldn't give TV Music contests the time of day
He's a folk singer
Chorus 2
He loves anything from across the acoustic folk spectrum
All he needs to perform is his guitar and a battered old plectrum
He only needs one hand to carry his gear
If you mentioned double tracking, he would just sneer
If he got successful, he would end his career
He's a folk singer
Chorus
He loves all folk music, modern or traditional
His passion for the genre is fully unconditional
He's a folk singer
© Robin Grimmond 2012