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Artist/Band:
Nickel Creek
Lyrics for Song: The Fox
Lyrics for Album: Nickel Creek
The Fox went out on a chilly night
He prayed for the moon to give him light
For he had many a mile to go that night
Before he reached the town-o, town-o, town-o
He had many a mile to go that night
Before he reached the town-o
He ran till he came to the farmers pen
The ducks and the geese were kept therein
He said a couple of you are gonna grease my chin
Before I leave this town-o, town-o, town-o
A couple of you are gonna grease my chin
Before I leave this town-o
BRIDGE (Mandolin)
He grabbed the great goose by the neck
He threw a duck across his back
And he didn't mind the quack, quack
And the legs all danglin' down-o, down-o, down-o
He didn't mind the quack, quack
And the legs all danglin' down-o
Well the old gray Woman jumped out of bed
Out of the window she popped her head
Cryin' John, John the great goose is gone
The Fox is on the town-o, town-o, town-o
John, John the great goose is gone
And the Fox is on the town-o
BRIDGE (Fiddle)
He ran till he came to his nice warm den
And there were the little ones 8, 9, 10
Sayin' Daddy, Daddy better go back again
It must be a mighty fine town-o, town-o, town-o
Daddy, Daddy go back again
For it must be a mighty fine town-o
The Fox and his Wife, without any strife
They cut up the goose with a fork and a knife
And they never had such a supper in their life
And the little ones chewed on the bones-o, bones-o, bones-o
They never had such a supper in their life
And the little ones chewed on the bones
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About The Fox
Nickel Creek's "The Fox" stands as a quintessential example of the band's signature acoustic folk sound, characterized by intricate mandolin work and harmonies that define their catalog. Recorded on their self-titled debut album, the track exemplifies the group's ability to blend traditional storytelling with a modern, intricate arrangement style that has influenced countless contemporary acoustic acts. The song's gentle yet driving rhythm creates an intimate atmosphere, allowing the narrative of the fox to unfold through subtle instrumentation rather than explicit lyrics. As a staple of their early discography, it remains a beloved track that showcases the band's commitment to high-quality, collaborative songwriting and their mastery of the unaccompanied acoustic format. |
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