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Artist/Band: Jim Ed Brown and the Browns
Lyrics for Song: Folk Singer
Lyrics for Album: Just for You [RCA] [1970]



(Merle Kilgore)



He used to sing his song

To his Sara Jane the folk singer

His songs filled with love

Made the mountains ring, the folk singer.



At first Sara Jane was to be his bride

But as his fame grew she was pushed aside

Sweet mountain girl would say goodbye to the folk singer

He let his hair grow long and he dressed in style the folk singer.



His voice was pure and the fans went wild for the folk singer

He said Sara Jane was much too plain

So he left her alone as he gained more fame

But sorrow will come like the mountain rain to the folk singer.



--- Instrumental ---



Lavished in glory, fortune at his feet the folk singer

Awoke one morning and he couldn't speak the folk singer

The doctors said his singing days were through

Thousands wept Sara Jane did too.



He couldn't sing now his friends were few the folk singer

Sick at heart in the mountains again the folk singer

Now Sara Jane didn't look so plain to the folk singer

Ah, the power of love can do strange things.



'Cause love has made him sing again

Only now he sings for his Sara Jane the folk singer

And once again the mountains ring

For this folk singer, oh, the folk singer...


About Folk Singer

Jim Ed Brown and the Browns deliver a soulful rendition of "Folk Singer" on their 1970 RCA release, *Just for You*. The track exemplifies the group's signature blend of gospel-infused rock and traditional folk storytelling, characteristic of their work during the early 1970s. With Jim Ed Brown's distinctive vocal delivery leading the way, the recording captures the raw emotional energy often found in their discography, including tracks like "The Whiffenpoof Song" and "Mommy Please Stay Home With Me." This version stands as a testament to their ability to weave religious themes with secular narratives, creating a sound that resonated deeply within the folk-rock and gospel revival movements of the era. The song remains a notable song in their catalog, showcasing their commitment to authentic musical expression and community-focused lyrics.


Album Lyrics: Just for You [RCA] [1970]


Jim Ed Brown and the Browns
"Just for You [RCA] [1970]"


1. City Cries At Night
2. But I Won't
3. Lift Ring Pull Open
4. Bubblegum Bandit
5. Baby Again
6. Folk Singer
7. Circumstantial Evidence
8. Wicked Woman's Love
9. Sunday in the Country
10. I've Just Been Wasting My Time