Come to My Bedside My Darlin'
Brothers Four · Star Box: The Brothers Four [IMPORT] [2003]
Come over here and gently close the door
Lay your body soft and close beside me
And drop your petticoat upon the floor
I've waited for you, oh such a long time
I plan a plan on every new day born
Words cannot express one thing I'm sure of
That it's in my loving arms where you belong
Your breast have told my ear life's golden secrets
Your back has shown my fingers endless roads
Your lips have whispered wisdom that is timeless
'Bout life and death and things I never know
Come to my bedside, my darlin'
Come over here and gently close the door
Lay your body soft and close beside me
And drop your petticoat upon the floor
Your eyes are bluer than the mountain waters
Your hair is flowin' dark and flowin' long
You skin has more gold than a morning sunrise
And it's softer than the breeze of the summer's Dawn
So come to my bedside, my darlin'
Come over here and gently close the door
Lay your body soft and close beside me
And drop your petticoat upon the floor...
Come to My Bedside My Darlin'
Brothers Four's "Come to My Bedside My Darlin'" stands as a quintessential example of their 1960s folk-rock repertoire, blending acoustic storytelling with the band's signature harmonies. Recorded during their active touring period, the track exemplifies the genre's focus on intimate, narrative-driven ballads that often explored themes of longing and rural life. The song reflects the era's broader folk revival movement, where artists like the Brothers Four sought to capture the authenticity of traditional American songwriting while infusing it with contemporary rock energy. Its enduring appeal lies in its melodic simplicity and the group's ability to deliver emotional depth through vocal interplay, making it a staple in their discography and a representative work of mid-century folk music.