Lincoln County

The Kinks · Other Songs - The Kinks

I've gotta get a train, take me back home again

See my daddy, momma wants to see me too

I'm gonna see my momma looking through the window

At the station in the morning, been a few mornings since I've been home



I've been doing wrong but now I'm going home

So come on girls, you better put your best boots on



'Cause when I get home to Lincoln County, won't know which way to go

I'm gonna find all those pretty girls, I'm gonna find them all

'Cause when I get home to Lincoln County, gonna lift the lid off hell

Drink some beer, I'm gonna live it swell, then gonna shout for more



Well, I bought a new suit at the best pawn broker's shop

Bought my ticket from money that I saved in jail

I got a boot lace tie, I got for my pa

I got a head scarf, fair, I got for my momma that she won't wear



I've been doing wrong but now I'm going home

So come on girls, you better put your best boots on



'Cause when I get home to Lincoln County, won't know which way to go

I'm gonna find all those pretty girls, I'm gonna find them all

'Cause when I get home to Lincoln County, gonna lift the lid off hell

Drink some beer, gonna live it swell, then gonna shout for more



Yeah, now I've gotta get a train, take me back home again

See my daddy, momma wants to see me too



'Cause when I get me back to Lincoln County, gonna lift the lid off hell

Drink some beer, gonna live it swell, then gonna shout for more

'Cause when I get back to Lincoln County, gonna lift the lid off hell

Drink some beer, gonna live it swell, then gonna shout for more



'Cause when I get home to Lincoln County, don't know which way to go

I'm gonna find all those pretty girls, I'm gonna find them all

Lincoln County - The Kinks

Released in 1965, 'Lincoln County' stands as a defining track in The Kinks' catalog, showcasing Ray Davies' sharp social commentary and distinctive vocal delivery. The song explores the gritty reality of rural life in the American West, contrasting it with the band's own English roots. With its driving rhythm and satirical tone, the recording captures the era's fascination with the American frontier while maintaining the Kinks' signature blend of rock and roll and folk influence. It remains a testament to the band's ability to weave narrative-driven lyrics into their music, cementing their status as pioneers of British rock who frequently drew inspiration from global cultures.