Darlin' Corey
Flatt And Scruggs · Other Songs - Flatt And Scruggs
Wake up wake up darling Corey
What makes you sleep so sound
The revenue officers are coming
They're gonna tear your still-house down.
Well the first time I seen darling Corey
She was sitting by the banks of the sea
Had a forty-four around her body
And a five-string on her knee.
Go away go away darling Corey
Quit hanging around my bed
Your liquor has ruined my body
Pretty women gone to my head.
Dig a hole dig a hole in the meadow
Dig a hole in the cold damp ground
Dig a hole dig a hole in the meadow
We're gonna lay darling Corey down.
Can't you hear them bluebirds a-singing
Don't you hear that mournful sound
They're preaching darling Corey's funeral
In some lonesome graveyard ground.
What makes you sleep so sound
The revenue officers are coming
They're gonna tear your still-house down.
Well the first time I seen darling Corey
She was sitting by the banks of the sea
Had a forty-four around her body
And a five-string on her knee.
Go away go away darling Corey
Quit hanging around my bed
Your liquor has ruined my body
Pretty women gone to my head.
Dig a hole dig a hole in the meadow
Dig a hole in the cold damp ground
Dig a hole dig a hole in the meadow
We're gonna lay darling Corey down.
Can't you hear them bluebirds a-singing
Don't you hear that mournful sound
They're preaching darling Corey's funeral
In some lonesome graveyard ground.
Darlin' Corey
Flatt and Scruggs deliver a quintessential bluegrass performance with 'Darlin' Corey,' showcasing the duo's signature blend of acoustic guitar and banjo. Recorded during the height of their career, the track exemplifies the genre's storytelling tradition, capturing the raw emotion and rhythmic drive characteristic of early 1960s country music. The song highlights Bill Flatt's melodic guitar work and Earl Scruggs' intricate banjo technique, creating a timeless piece that remains a staple in the bluegrass repertoire. Its enduring appeal lies in its authentic sound and the seamless interplay between the two musicians, cementing their status as pioneers of the style.