We Got To Get Out Of This Place
Richard Thompson · Other Songs - Richard Thompson
Where the sun refused to shine
People tell me there ain't no use in tryin'
Now my girl you're so young and pretty
And one thing I know is true
You'll be dead before your time is due, I know
Watch my daddy in bed a-dyin'
Watched his hair been turnin' grey
He's been workin' and slavin' his life away
Oh yes I know it
(Yeah!) He's been workin' so hard
(Yeah!) I've been workin' too, baby
(Yeah!) Every night and day
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!)
We gotta get out of this place
If it's the last thing we ever do
We gotta get out of this place
'cause girl, there's a better life for me and you
Now my girl you're so young and pretty
And one thing I know is true, yeah
You'll be dead before your time is due, I know it
Watch my daddy in bed a-dyin'
Watched his hair been turnin' grey, yeah
He's been workin' and slavin' his life away
I know he's been workin' so hard
(Yeah!) I've been workin' too, baby
(Yeah!) Every day baby
(Yeah!) Whoa!
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!)
We gotta get out of this place
If it's the last thing we ever do
We gotta get out of this place
Girl, there's a better life for me and you
Somewhere baby, somehow I know it
We gotta get out of this place
If it's the last thing we ever do
We gotta get out of this place
Girl, there's a better life for me and you
Believe me baby
I know it baby
You know it too
We Got To Get Out Of This Place
Richard Thompson's rendition of 'We Got To Get Out Of This Place' stands as a testament to his mastery of the American songbook. While the track is widely recognized as a staple of the rock canon, Thompson's interpretation brings his signature guitar precision and nuanced vocal delivery to the material. This recording highlights his ability to reimagine established works, infusing them with the intricate storytelling and emotional depth characteristic of his extensive discography. The performance captures the urgency and longing inherent in the composition, showcasing Thompson's enduring influence within the folk-rock and roots music spheres. His approach to this cover demonstrates a deep respect for the song's legacy while asserting his unique artistic identity through careful arrangement and expressive phrasing.