Cindy
Johnny Cash · Other Songs - Johnny Cash
And every time my Cindy passed, she'd take a little bite of me
Get along home, Cindy, Cindy, get along home
Get along home, Cindy, Cindy, I'll marry you one day
Well, Cindy is my honey, the sweetest in the south
When we kissed to bees would all swarm around her mouth
Get along home, Cindy, Cindy, get along home
Get along home, Cindy, Cindy, I'll marry you one day
Well, I wish I had a needle and thread, fine as I could sow
I'd sow my Cindy to my side and down the road I'd go
Get along home, Cindy, Cindy, get along home
Get along home, Cindy, Cindy, I'll marry you one day
Well, Cindy got religion, she'd had it once before
She grabbed my ol' banjo, man and throw it on the floor
Get along home, Cindy, Cindy, get along home
Get along home, Cindy, Cindy, I'll marry you one day
Well, it's apples in the summer time, peaches in the fall
If I can't have the gal I want, I won't have none at all
Get along home, Cindy, Cindy, get along home
Get along home, Cindy, Cindy, I'll marry you one day
Cindy hugged and kissed me, she hung her head and cried
I swore she was the prettiest thing that ever lived or died
Get along home, Cindy, Cindy, get along home
Get along home, Cindy, Cindy, I'll marry you one day
I'll marry you one day
About Cindy
Johnny Cash's "Cindy" stands as a poignant example of his signature storytelling within the country and folk genres. Recorded during the early 1970s, the track exemplifies Cash's ability to weave narrative-driven ballads that explore themes of lost love and regret. The song features his characteristic gravelly vocal delivery, layered with acoustic instrumentation that underscores the melancholic mood typical of his discography from this era. As part of his extensive catalog, "Cindy" reflects Cash's commitment to crafting songs with emotional depth and relatable human experiences. It complements other notable works from his period, such as "The Lily Of The Valley" and "It Ain't Me, Babe," which also delve into complex romantic dynamics. The recording remains a testament to his enduring influence on American roots music, capturing the raw vulnerability that defined his artistic legacy.