White Girl
Johnny Cash · Come Along And Ride This Train [2004]
For she who said she love me will not wed an Indian man
My Gods who were wild ridden stand quiet by my side
For although I loved her she would not be my bride
Oh goodbye softly sweet one it was splended while it ran
Goodbye my bitter white girl I'll forget you if I can
She came up to the pueblo with her bright blonde hair
They told me not to love her but I did not care
She took me to her parties she carried me around
And I was a proud one the tallest man in town
For I found great wonder all wrapped in brilliant dreams
I held her strong but gentle as kings have held their queens
I learned to drink strong whiskey as she took me here and there
Until life without my whiskey I could not bear
Oh goodbye softly sweet one...
[ guitar ]
Well when she came to leave me she took me by the arm
And she said she loved me and would not do me harm
But she would not marry not an Indian she said
She thanked me for my offer and I wished that I was dead
Now I'm back among my people and they are kind to me
Although I'm sad with staggers when I drink that tough whiskey
For I've been a white girl's pet a captive Indian
Shown off and discarded just a drunk who might have been
Oh goodbye softly sweet one...
Goodbye softly sweet one...
About White Girl
Johnny Cash's "White Girl" appears on the 2004 compilation *Come Along And Ride This Train*, serving as a poignant addition to his extensive catalog of country and folk storytelling. The track reflects Cash's signature ability to explore complex human emotions through simple, narrative-driven lyrics, characteristic of his work across decades. While the song does not feature his most famous collaborations, it maintains the acoustic integrity and emotional depth found in his solo recordings, contributing to his legacy as a master of the genre. Released alongside other tracks from his discography, the recording exemplifies his commitment to authentic musical expression and his role in preserving traditional American songwriting.