Pearl, Pearl, Pearl
Flatt And Scruggs · Other Songs - Flatt And Scruggs
Pearl, Pearl, Pearl by Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs
CHORUS
C G
Pearl, Pearl, Pearl, come let us see our girl
G
Are you still our valentine? Do you still look so divine?
G C
Come and let us see our darlin' Pearl
C G
Pearl, Pearl, Pearl, don't give your love to Earl
G
I have got a horse and mule, Forty acres near a school
G C
We'll be happy as two bugs
Pearl, Pearl, Pearl, come be my loving girl
Don't you marry Lester Flatt, He slicks his hair with possum fat
Change your name to Mrs. Earl Scruggs
Pearl, Pearl, Pearl, you'll get no love from Earl
This here man is such a sap, He won't hold you on his lap
Unless you are an old 5-string banjo
Pearl, Pearl, Pearl, he's nutty as a squirrel
If you'll be Mrs. Scruggs, We'll live on kisses and hugs
Like Juliet and Romeo.
CHORUS
C G
Pearl, Pearl, Pearl, come let us see our girl
G
Are you still our valentine? Do you still look so divine?
G C
Come and let us see our darlin' Pearl
C G
Pearl, Pearl, Pearl, don't give your love to Earl
G
I have got a horse and mule, Forty acres near a school
G C
We'll be happy as two bugs
Pearl, Pearl, Pearl, come be my loving girl
Don't you marry Lester Flatt, He slicks his hair with possum fat
Change your name to Mrs. Earl Scruggs
Pearl, Pearl, Pearl, you'll get no love from Earl
This here man is such a sap, He won't hold you on his lap
Unless you are an old 5-string banjo
Pearl, Pearl, Pearl, he's nutty as a squirrel
If you'll be Mrs. Scruggs, We'll live on kisses and hugs
Like Juliet and Romeo.
Pearl, Pearl, Pearl
Flatt and Scruggs' 'Pearl, Pearl, Pearl' stands as a quintessential example of bluegrass storytelling, blending traditional folk themes with the group's signature acoustic instrumentation. The song reflects the artists' deep roots in Appalachian music, utilizing the resonant sound of the five-string banjo and mandolin to craft a narrative that resonates with listeners across generations. As a staple of their discography, the track exemplifies the collaborative spirit of the duo, capturing the essence of rural life and the enduring appeal of acoustic storytelling within the bluegrass genre.