I've Been Everywhere
Hank Snow · The Goldrush Is Over - Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight [2007]
I was totin' my pack along
The dusty Winemaca road
When along came a semi with
High and canvas covered load.
If you're going to Winemaca Mack
With me you can ride
So I climed into the cab
And then I settled down inside.
He asked me if I seen a road
With so much dust and sand
Then I said listen bud I've traveled
Every road in this here land.
I've been everywhere man
I've ben everywhere man
Cross the deserts bare man
I've breathed the mountain air man.
Of travel I've had my share
Man I've been everywhere
I've been to Reno, Chicago, Fargo Minnesota
Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota.
Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma
Tampa. Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma
Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo
Tocopilla, Barranquilla and Padilla I'm a killer.
I've been everywhere man
I've ben everywhere man
Cross the deserts bare man
I've breathed the mountain air man.
Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana
Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana
Monterey, Ferriday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa
Glen Rock, Black Rock, Oskaloosa.
Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake
Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, for Pete's sake.
I've been everywhere man
I've ben everywhere man
Cross the deserts bare man
I've breathed the mountain air man.
Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika
Shefferville, Jacksonville, Waterville, Costa Rica
Pittsfiels, Springfield, Bakersfield, Shreveport
Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond Du Lac, Davenport.
Idaho, Jellicoe, Argentina, Diamontina
Pasadena, Catalina, see what I mean-a.
I've been everywhere man
I've ben everywhere man
Cross the deserts bare man
I've breathed the mountain air man.
Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravellburg, Colorado
Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, Eldorado
Larrimore, Atmore, Haverstraw, Chattanika
Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelika.
Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City
Cedar City, Dodge City, what a pity.
I've been everywhere man
I've ben everywhere man
Cross the deserts bare man
I've breathed the mountain air man.
(I know some place you haven't been)
I've been everywhere...
I've Been Everywhere
Hank Snow's 'I've Been Everywhere' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery in country storytelling and yodeling. Recorded on the album 'The Goldrush Is Over - Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight [2007]', the track exemplifies the artist's ability to blend traditional folk themes with his distinctive vocal style. Snow's narrative approach often explored the human condition through the lens of travel and memory, a hallmark of his discography that resonated deeply with audiences across generations. The song reflects the broader tradition of American country music where personal journeys are chronicled with authenticity and emotional depth. Its enduring appeal lies in Snow's unique delivery, which captures the spirit of the road while maintaining the intimate connection characteristic of his best-known works.