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Artist/Band: Faron Young
Lyrics for Song: Wolverton Mountain
Lyrics for Album: Story Songs of Mountains and Valleys [Mercury] [1964]



(Merle Kilgore - Claude King)



They say don't go on Wolverton Mountain

If you're looking for a wife

'Cause Clifton Clowers has a pretty young daughter

He's mighty handy with a gun and a knife.



Her tender lips are sweeter than honey

And Wolverton Mountain protects her there

The bears and the birds tell Clifton Clowers

If a stranger should enter there.



All of my dreams are on Wolverton Mountain

I want his daughter for my wife

I'll take my chances and climb that mountain

Though Clifton Clowers he might take my life.



Her tender lips are sweeter than honey

And Wolverton Mountain protects her there

The bears and the birds tell Clifton Clowers

If a stranger should wander there.



I'm goin' up on Wolverton Mountain

It's too lonesome down here below

It's just not right to hide his daughter

From the one who loves her so.



Her tender lips are sweeter than honey

And Wolverton Mountain protects her there

The bears and the birds tell Clifton Clowers

If a stranger should wander there.



But I don't care about Clifton Clowers

I'm a gonna climb up on his mountain

I'm gonna take the girl I love

I don't care about Clifton Clowers.



I'mma gonna climb up on that mountain

And I'll get the one I love

I don't care about Clifton Clowers

I'm gonna climb up on that mountain...


Wolverton Mountain

Faron Young's "Wolverton Mountain" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery of country storytelling, delivered with the raw vocal power that defined his career. Recorded for the 1964 album "Story Songs of Mountains and Valleys," the track exemplifies the genre's tradition of weaving personal narrative with the rugged landscapes of the American South. Young's delivery transforms the song from a simple ballad into an intimate portrait of longing and resilience, characteristic of his work during the early-to-mid 1960s. The recording captures the acoustic textures and emotional depth that made his discography a cornerstone of traditional country music, showcasing his ability to connect deeply with listeners through authentic performance and lyrical honesty.


Album Lyrics: Story Songs of Mountains and Valleys [Mercury] [1964]


Faron Young
"Story Songs of Mountains and Valleys [Mercury] [1964]"


1. Mountain of Love
2. Valley of Tears
3. Long Black Veil
4. Foggy Mountain Top
5. Wolverton Mountain
6. What Will I Tell My Darling
7. I've Come to Say Goodbye
8. In the Misty Moonlight