Mockin' Bird Hill
Hank Snow · The Singing Ranger, Vol. 3 [Bear Family (Germany)] [1994]
When the sun in the morning peeps over the hill
And kisses the roses round my window sill
Then my heart fills with gladness when I hear the trill
Of the birds in the treetops on Mockin' Bird Hill.
Tra la la twitle dee dee dee it gives me a thrill
To wake up in the morning to the mockin' bird's trill
Tra la la twitle dee dee dee there's peace and good will
You're welcome as the flowers on Mockin' Bird Hill.
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When it's late in the evening I climb up the hill
And survey all my kingdom while everything's still
Only me and the sky and an ol' whippoorwill
Singin' songs in the twilight on Mockin' Bird Hill.
Tra la la twitle dee dee dee it gives me a thrill
To wake up in the morning to the mockin' bird's trill
Tra la la twitle dee dee dee there's peace and good will
You're welcome as the flowers on Mockin' Bird Hill.
You're welcome as the flowers on Mockin' Bird Hill.
You're welcome as the flowers on Mockin' Bird Hill...
Mockin' Bird Hill
Hank Snow's 'Mockin' Bird Hill' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery of country storytelling and yodeling. Recorded on the album 'The Singing Ranger, Vol. 3,' this track exemplifies the genre's tradition of blending narrative balladry with vocal acrobatics. Snow's performance captures the rugged charm of the American South, utilizing his signature yodel to evoke the imagery of the title's setting. The song reflects the broader body of work that established him as a leading figure in traditional country music, characterized by his ability to convey deep emotion through melody and vocal technique. It remains a staple in collections of his discography, celebrated for its authentic sound and enduring appeal to fans of classic country.