Dixie Now You're Done
Waylon Jennings · White Mansions [A&M] [1978]
Oh Dixie, hang your head and cry
You have seen so many children die
You had courage and you had pride
But the Union could never see your side, at all
Oh, oh, oh, not at all
Oh Dixie, now the land is scarred,
The States are bleeding
They're wounded and marred
Mister Lincoln isn't here to lend a hand
Now he's gone and bitter, hate rules the land.
You're done
Oh, oh, oh Dixie, you're done
Oh Dixie, oh Dixie, now you're done
Oh Dixie, oh Dixie, oh Dixie, now you're done.
Oh Dixie, oh Dixie, oh Dixie, now you're done.
Oh Dixie, oh Dixie, oh Dixie, now you're done.
Oh Dixie, oh Dixie, oh Dixie, now you're done.
Oh Dixie, oh Dixie, oh Dixie, now you're done.
Oh Dixie, oh Dixie, oh Dixie, now you're done...
Dixie Now You're Done
Waylon Jennings delivers a quintessential outlaw country performance on 'Dixie Now You're Done,' a track that embodies the raw energy and storytelling prowess characteristic of his career. Recorded for the 1978 album White Mansions, the song showcases Jennings' signature vocal delivery, blending a gritty blues influence with the honky-tonk rhythms that defined the genre during the late 1970s. As a key component of his discography, the recording reflects his ability to craft anthems that resonate with the spirit of the American South while maintaining a distinct personal voice. The track stands as a testament to his contributions to country music, capturing the essence of the era through its authentic sound and compelling narrative.