Wolverton Mountain
Bing Crosby · Other Songs - Bing Crosby
If you're looking for a wife.
'Cause Clifton Clowers has a pretty
Young daughter,
He's mighty handy with a gun and a knife.
Her tender lips are sweeter than honey
And Wolverton Mountain protects her there.
The bears and birds tell Clifton Clowers
If a stranger should wander there.
All of my dreams are on Wolverton Mountain.
I want his daughter for my wife.
I'll take my chances and climb that mountain
Though Clilfton Clowers, he may take my life
Her tender lips
I'm going up on Wolverton Mountain,
It's too lonely down here below.
It's just not right to hide his daughter
From the one who loves her so.
Her tender lips
But I don't care about Clifton Clowers,
I'm gonna climb up on his mountain,
I'm gonna take the girl I love.
I don't care about Clifton Clowers,
I'm gonna climb up on his mountain,
I'm gonna take the girl I love.
Wolverton Mountain
Bing Crosby's 'Wolverton Mountain' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery in the country and western genre, characterized by his signature warm baritone and intimate vocal delivery. Recorded during the mid-20th century, the track exemplifies the acoustic storytelling style that defined Crosby's career, blending traditional folk instrumentation with his unique ability to convey emotion through nuance rather than volume. As a staple of his discography, the song reflects the era's appreciation for narrative-driven ballads that highlighted the human experience. Its enduring popularity underscores Crosby's role in popularizing country music for mainstream audiences, cementing his legacy as a definitive voice of American folk and country traditions.