No Violins

Freedy Johnston · Other Songs - Freedy Johnston

Here's a song, it's got everything you want

Except no violins



I can see the way you're leaning on the door

The shape you're in



You better go now cause you'll never be sad enough



Cut it out I mean it I don't even want to hear it

No violence



Orchestrate a little extra

Don't do it like you came in



Next time you might want to call me up



I'll see you walking down lonely street

Got the look but it's incomplete

And I don't want you to start

Playing with that cause it's nowhere near my heart

You better go now please

Please no violins



Look at me I made it baby listen can't you hear it

No violins



I can see the way you're driven on the carpet

The shape you're in



You better not come back, better not come back



Here's the door use it been great wait a minute

No violence



Conduct yourself like a human cause I'm not listening



This is the last sound

I am going to hear



I'll see you walking down lonely street

Got the look but it's incomplete

And I don't want you to start

Playing with that cause it's nowhere near my heart

You better go now please

Please no violins



I'll see you walking down lonely street

Got the look but it's incomplete

And I don't want you to start

Playing with that cause it's nowhere near my heart

You better go now please

Please no violins



Here's a song, it's got everything you want

Except no violins



I can see the way you're leaning on the door

The shape you're in



You better go now cause you'll never be sad enough



[Repeat: x3]

You'll never be sad enough

No Violins

Freedy Johnston's "No Violins" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery in traditional Appalachian folk and bluegrass. Recorded with his signature acoustic guitar and harmonica, the track captures the raw, storytelling essence of his discography. Johnston, a pivotal figure in the revival of old-time music, often wove together regional dialects and historical narratives into songs that resonated deeply with audiences. This recording reflects his commitment to preserving and performing the authentic sounds of the Southern mountains, characterized by intricate fingerpicking and emotive vocal delivery. The song exemplifies the genre's focus on narrative depth and emotional resonance, continuing a legacy of musicians who prioritize acoustic integrity and cultural heritage over modern production styles.