I'm Still Movin' On

Hank Snow · The Singing Ranger, Vol. 4 [Bear Family (Germany)] [1995]

(Shel Silverstein - Hank Snow)



It was back I remember in '33

When the great Jimmie Rodgers inspired me

To start movin' on, start rollin' on

Said they can't do you wrong if you don't stay too long

So keep a movin' on.



You know the famous Jimmie well he's dead and gone

And my friend Hank Williams he sung his song

But they both moved on yes they're done long gone

But this old country train is still throwin' it's flames still a movin' on.



--- Instrumental ---



Ah, doggies keep that ole piano movin' on



From the country fairs to the honky tonks

I played my ole guitar and I sung my songs

I kept them movin' on didn't stay too long

Just stay long enough so I can sing of my stuff

And keep a movin' on.



Now that outlaw music's got a real good beat

And the new country pop I gotta say it's sweet

keeps you movin on I ain't a sayin it's wrong

But when it's all disappeared you're gonna find me

Right here still a movin' on.



On the top of the charts I used to ride with the wind

To the number one spot I'm gonna make it again

I keep a movin' on keep a singin' my song

Through the blues and the soul through the rock and the roll

I'll keep a movin' on.



--- Guitar Instrumental ---



Yeah talk to me guitar tell 'em about me.



Well, I see my old buddies and they're just sittin' there

Rockin' away in that old rockin' chair

While I'm a movin' on just rollin' on

They've shifted too low but I'm still on the go

And still a movin' on.



So let the big wheels roll and let that rattler shake

This ole singing ranger ain't intending to break

I'm still a movin on still a singin' my song

And my old gravey train is still throwin' its flames

Still a movin' on.



--- Guitar & fiddle Instrumental to fade ---

I'm Still Movin' On

Hank Snow's 'I'm Still Movin' On' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery in country and western storytelling, delivered with his signature yodeling flair. Recorded for 'The Singing Ranger, Vol. 4,' this track exemplifies the emotional depth and narrative clarity that defined Snow's career during the late 1940s and 1950s. The song reflects the enduring themes of resilience and forward momentum often explored in his catalog, capturing the spirit of the American frontier through a lens of personal reflection. As a staple of his discography, the recording showcases his ability to blend traditional instrumentation with a vocal style that became his trademark, influencing generations of country musicians who followed. The composition remains a poignant reminder of Snow's contribution to the genre, offering listeners a glimpse into the human experience of moving forward despite life's challenges.