Pig In A Pen
The Stanley Brothers · Other Songs - The Stanley Brothers
All I need is a pretty little girl to feed 'im when I'm gone.
Goin' on the mountain to sow a little cane
Raise a barrel of Sorghum sweet lil' Liza Jane.
Black cloud's a-risin' surest sign of rain
Get the old grey bonnet on Little Liza Jane.
Yonder comes that gal of mine how you think I know
Can tell by that Gingham gown hangin' down so low.
Bake them biscuits baby bake 'em good n' brown
When you get them biscuits baked we're Alabamy bound.
When she sees me comin' she wrings her hands and cries
Yonder comes the sweetest boy that ever lived or died.
Now when she sees me leavin'she wrings her hands and cries
Yonder goes the meanest boy that ever lived or died.
Pig In A Pen
The Stanley Brothers' 'Pig In A Pen' stands as a defining track within their extensive bluegrass catalogue, showcasing the duo's signature high lonesome sound. Recorded during their most prolific era, the song exemplifies the raw energy and tight harmonies that made Carter and Ralph Stanley icons of the genre. The recording features the brothers' distinctive vocal interplay, with Ralph's piercing tenor cutting through the arrangement to deliver a narrative of rural life and hardship. As a staple of their live performances and studio output, the track highlights their mastery of traditional instrumentation and storytelling. This work remains essential for understanding the evolution of bluegrass music, reflecting the brothers' ability to transform simple themes into enduring musical statements that continue to resonate with listeners today.