Alabam

Willie Nelson · Just One Love [1996]

I went to a Turkey roast down the street

The people down there are eatin' like wild geese

So I'm on my way I'm goin' back in Alabam

Well you talk about your people havin' a lot of time

Eating up their chickens and drinkin' their wine

I'm on my way I'm goin' back to Alabam

Now some folks say that a tramp won't steal

But I caught three in my corn field

And I'm on my way I'm goin' back to Alabam

Well one had a bushel and one had a peck

And one had a roaster near tied around his neck

I'm on my way I'm goin' back to Alabam



[ guitar ]



Well there comes Sal walkin' down the street

With the run down shoes tied on her feet

I'm on my way I'm goin' back to Alabam

When I get ready to leave this earth

I'm going back to my money's worth

I'm on my way I'm goin' back to Alabam



[ piano - guitar ]

Alabam - Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson delivers a tender acoustic performance on 'Alabam,' a track that reflects his signature blend of country storytelling and gentle melody. Recorded for the 1996 album Just One Love, the song exemplifies Nelson's ability to weave personal sentiment into a broader musical landscape. The recording captures the essence of his late-career work, characterized by stripped-down arrangements and his distinctive vocal warmth. As part of his extensive discography, this track stands as a testament to his enduring appeal in the country genre, offering listeners a moment of quiet reflection through his artistry.