I'll Be No Man's Wife
Flatt And Scruggs · Other Songs - Flatt And Scruggs
And wind it did whistle and the waters did roar
I heard a fair maiden make a pityful sound
It sounded so lonesome in the waters around
I never will marry I'll be no mas's wife
I accept to live single all the days of my life
[ dobro ]
My love's gone and left me the one I adore
He's gone where I never will see him no more
The shells in the ocean shall be my dead bed
A fish in deep water swim over my head
Then she plunged her fair body in the waters so deep
She closed her blue eyes in the waters to sleep
I never will marry...
I'll Be No Man's Wife
Flatt and Scruggs deliver a haunting rendition of 'I'll Be No Man's Wife,' a classic bluegrass ballad that exemplifies their mastery of the fiddle and banjo. Recorded in the mid-1950s, the track showcases the duo's signature blend of traditional Appalachian folk melodies with the driving energy of modern bluegrass. The song's narrative explores themes of heartbreak and the complexities of unrequited love, delivered with a raw emotional intensity that became a staple of their repertoire. As one of the many songs that defined their collaborative career, this recording highlights the group's ability to transform simple folk structures into powerful, enduring performances that resonated deeply with audiences across the genre.