Gonna Settle Down
Flatt And Scruggs · Other Songs - Flatt And Scruggs
Don't have no one to love me anymore
I'm gonna pack up my grip and take a long long trip
Back to the one that I love so
Oh I long to go back to my darling
Back to the one I love so well
I know she'll be my wife and we'll settle down for life
Cause she's the one that means the world to me
I can't forget the day I left and went away
You told you me I'd be sorry some old day
I found it to be true so I'm heading back to you
Sweetheart I'm tired and I want to settle down
When I get back to her my rambling days are over
We'll build a little cottage on the hill
We'll think of days gone by sweetheart just you and I
And there we'll live so happy ever more
Gonna Settle Down
Flatt and Scruggs' "Gonna Settle Down" stands as a quintessential example of bluegrass storytelling, blending traditional Appalachian balladry with the group's signature acoustic instrumentation. Recorded in the mid-1960s, the track exemplifies the duo's mastery of the fiddle and banjo, delivering a narrative of rural life and domestic stability that resonated deeply with audiences of the era. As a staple of their discography, the song reflects the broader folk revival movement, capturing the essence of the American South through its melodic simplicity and rhythmic drive. The recording showcases the collaborative chemistry between Earl Scruggs and Bill Flatt, cementing their status as pioneers who preserved and popularized the acoustic traditions of their heritage while reaching a national audience.