Sundown
Gordon Lightfoot · Sundown [1974]
I can see her lyin' back in her satin dress
In a room where you do what you don't confess
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you been creepin' 'round my back stairs
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you've been creepin' 'round my back stairs
She's been lookin' like a queen in a sailor's dream
And she don't always say what she really means
Sometimes I think it's a shame
When I get feelin' better when I'm feelin' no pain
Sometimes I think it's a shame
When I get feelin' better when I'm feelin' no pain
I can picture every move that a man could make
Getting lost in her lovin' is your first mistake
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you've been creepin' 'round my back stairs
Sometimes I think it's a sin
When I feel like I'm winnin' when I'm losin' again
I can see her lookin' fast in her faded jeans
She's a hard lovin' woman, got me feelin' mean
Sometimes I think it's a shame
When I get feelin' better when I'm feelin' no pain
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you've been creepin' 'round my back stairs
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you've been creepin' 'round my back stairs
Sometimes I think it's a sin
When I feel like I'm winnin' when I'm losin' again
In a room where you do what you don't confess
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you been creepin' 'round my back stairs
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you've been creepin' 'round my back stairs
She's been lookin' like a queen in a sailor's dream
And she don't always say what she really means
Sometimes I think it's a shame
When I get feelin' better when I'm feelin' no pain
Sometimes I think it's a shame
When I get feelin' better when I'm feelin' no pain
I can picture every move that a man could make
Getting lost in her lovin' is your first mistake
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you've been creepin' 'round my back stairs
Sometimes I think it's a sin
When I feel like I'm winnin' when I'm losin' again
I can see her lookin' fast in her faded jeans
She's a hard lovin' woman, got me feelin' mean
Sometimes I think it's a shame
When I get feelin' better when I'm feelin' no pain
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you've been creepin' 'round my back stairs
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you've been creepin' 'round my back stairs
Sometimes I think it's a sin
When I feel like I'm winnin' when I'm losin' again
Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot
Gordon Lightfoot's 'Sundown' stands as a defining acoustic ballad from his 1974 self-titled album, showcasing his mastery of storytelling and melodic simplicity. Recorded in a stripped-down style characteristic of his mid-1970s work, the track relies on the interplay between Lightfoot's resonant vocals and a sparse guitar arrangement to build an atmosphere of quiet longing. As a staple of his discography, the song exemplifies the folk-rock sensibilities that made him a beloved figure in Canadian music history. Its enduring popularity stems from its relatable themes and the way it captures a specific moment of reflection, cementing its place alongside his other iconic songs in the public consciousness.