Don't Get Above Your Raisin'

Flatt And Scruggs · Other Songs - Flatt And Scruggs

Now I got a gal that's sweet to me,

But she just ain't what she used to be

Just a little high headed; That's plain to see

Don't get above your raisin' Stay down to earth with me.



Now looky here gal don't you high head me

For I ain't forgot how you used to be

When you didn't have nothin' That was plain to see

Don't get above your raisin' Stay down to earth with me.



You need not hold your head so high

Every time you pass me by

For that don't mean nothin To me you see

Don't get above your raisin' Stay down to earth with me.



Now looky here gal you'd better be yourself

And leave that other stuff on the shelf

You're a country baby That's plain to see

Don't get above your raisin' Stay down to earth with me

Don't Get Above Your Raisin'

Flatt and Scruggs deliver a quintessential bluegrass anthem with 'Don't Get Above Your Raisin'', a track that encapsulates the genre's signature blend of acoustic guitar and fiddle. The song reflects the duo's mastery of traditional Appalachian folk melodies, delivered with the characteristic warmth and vocal harmony that defined their career. As a staple of their discography, the recording exemplifies the high-energy, storytelling style that brought bluegrass to a national audience. Its enduring popularity speaks to the timeless appeal of its narrative and musical arrangement, cementing the artists' legacy in American roots music.