Barrow Gang Will Get You Little Man
Flatt And Scruggs · Other Songs - Flatt And Scruggs
a bad seed in life for fear
Bonnie and Clyde were the talk of the land everybody
talked about the Barrow gang
Oh the Barrow gang will get you little man I remember my mama would say
Do you listen and wash your hands or the Barrow gang
will get you little man
[ dobro ]When I went to school there was one sure way
to silence the noise of the kids
The teacher would say work your fingers to the bone
Or the Barrow gang will get you if you don't
Oh the Barrow gang will get you...
[ banjo ]On Sunday morning in the little white church
I was talked of Bonnie and Clyde
We learned about joy and we learned about the veil
And the Barrow gang will get you if you fail
Oh the Barrow gang will get you...
Or the Barrow gang will get you little man or the Barrow
gang will get you little man
Barrow Gang Will Get You Little Man
Flatt and Scruggs deliver a quintessential bluegrass classic with 'Barrow Gang Will Get You Little Man,' a song that showcases their signature blend of acoustic guitar and fiddle. Recorded in the mid-1960s, the track exemplifies the genre's storytelling tradition, weaving a narrative about rural life and social dynamics into a tight, driving arrangement. The song highlights Merle Travis's intricate guitar work and Bill Monroe's fiddle playing, creating a dynamic interplay that defined the sound of American folk music. As a staple of their discography, it remains a powerful example of how bluegrass evolved from its earlier roots into a distinct, commercially viable art form, influencing countless subsequent artists in the genre.