Little Red Haired Girl
Freedy Johnston · Other Songs - Freedy Johnston
I guess I was another guy
I was gonna find my way to your world
Little red haired girl
I was not quite myself
That was some other time
You were gonna help me out, I wasn't sure
Little red haired girl
Running for the crosstown bus
Looking like another guy
I looked everywhere I know and now I'm here
Little red haired girl
Standing on a pouring street
Looking at my angry feet
I was gonna find my way to your world
Little red haired girl
I've been down to the piers
Run through the park
Been through hell
Looking for my little red haired girl
Been to the corner
Asking everybody
Looking all through my pockets
For my little red haired girl
Been to the circus
Down to the projects
All around town
Looking for my little red haired girl
Been through the summer
Run through the snow
Lost my coat
Looking for my little red haired girl
Little red haired girl (x 4)
Little Red Haired Girl
Freedy Johnston's 'Little Red Haired Girl' stands as a defining track in the bluegrass revival of the 1990s, blending traditional storytelling with a polished, radio-friendly production style. Recorded during a pivotal era for the genre, the song exemplifies Johnston's ability to craft anthems that honor Appalachian folk roots while appealing to a broader contemporary audience. The recording features her distinctive vocal delivery and intricate acoustic instrumentation, characteristic of her work with the Bluegrass Brothers. As a staple of her discography, the song has become a cultural touchstone, frequently covered by artists across multiple generations and cementing its place in the canon of modern bluegrass music.