Queenie's Song
Guy Clark · The Dark [2009]
I found her under a tree
If I hadn't loved that dog so much
It wouldn't mean nothin' to me
You son of a bitch I'll tell you what
I will not be deterred
I'll find you out and track you down
On that you have my word
[Chorus]
Queenies getting buried
It's time to dig the hole
New Year's Day in Santa Fe
Broke mean and it broke cold
I don't predict the world will end
I don't presume it won't
I don't pretend to give a damn
It it do or if it don't
Bet you got a gun for Christmas
That don't make it right
What in the hell were you thinkin'
With little Queenie in your sights
[Chorus]
Brother Death and Father Time
Are almost loaded up
Headed for the border line
In a stolen pick-up truck
For old aquaintance not forgot
For old dogs left behind
I won't forgive and I can't forget
The year of '99
Screamin' Auld Lang Syne
Queenie's Song
Guy Clark's "Queenie's Song" stands as a poignant song in his late-career discography, appearing on the 2009 album The Dark. Known for his sparse, narrative-driven songwriting within the American folk and country traditions, Clark often explored themes of loss and memory with understated grace. This recording captures his signature acoustic style, blending traditional instrumentation with a melancholic atmosphere that defined much of his work during this period. As a master of the storytelling ballad, Clark used this track to further cement his reputation for crafting intimate, emotionally resonant compositions. The song reflects the depth found throughout his extensive catalogue, offering listeners a glimpse into the personal reflections that characterized his final years of recording.