Bound To Ride

Flatt And Scruggs · Other Songs - Flatt And Scruggs

Come through ol' Nashville come through a flyin'

Studded bout my little darlin' couldn't keep from cryin'

Honey babe I'm bound to ride don't you wanna go

[ fiddle ]Goin' to Atlanta just to look around if things

don't soothe me goin' on another town

Honey babe I'm bound to ride don't you wanna go

[ dobro ]Workin' on the railroad savin' all I can loojkin'

for that woman ain't got no man

Honey babe I'm bound to ride don't you wanna go

[ banjo ]

Standin' on the corner ten thousand miles from home

Studded bout them good times done past and gone

Honey babe I'm bound to ride don't you wanna go

[ fiddle ]If I was a railroad man burnin' all of the time

So I can hear a lonehorn when she goes rollin' by

Honey babe I'm bound to ride don't you wanna go

Bound To Ride

Flatt and Scruggs' "Bound To Ride" stands as a quintessential example of bluegrass storytelling, blending traditional Appalachian balladry with the energetic drive of the fiddle and banjo. Recorded in the mid-1960s, the track exemplifies the duo's mastery of the old-time style, capturing the rugged spirit of the American South. The song's narrative follows a classic folk trope, depicting a traveler's journey and the emotional weight of leaving loved ones behind. Its enduring appeal lies in its authentic acoustic texture and the seamless interplay between Earl Scruggs' three-finger banjo technique and Bill Flatt's resonant vocals. As a staple of their discography, the recording remains a definitive representation of the genre's evolution during the folk revival era, showcasing the group's ability to preserve regional musical heritage while delivering timeless emotional resonance.