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Subject: Driftwood on the River From: dulcimer Date: 13 Sep 00 - 06:03 AM I was told that this song is based on an old Scottish or Irish folk song. I can only find that it was written by Ernest Tubb. This doesn't mean he didn't borrow elements from Scottish/Irish tradition, but I would question any direct connection. Any corroboration of the source of this tune? |
Subject: Lyr/Chords Add: DRIFTWOOD ON THE RIVER (E Tubb) From: Lin in Kansas Date: 11 Mar 04 - 01:32 AM Here are the lyrics and chords from Cowpie: Lin in Kansas DRIFTWOOD ON THE RIVER As recorded by Ernest Tubb, 1949. (Decca 46377) 1. I'm just (A)driftwood on the river floating (E7)down the tide. I don't care where this old river carries (A)me. I keep drifting just because my heart is (D)broken inside, And I'm (E7)tired of wishing for what cannot (A)be.
2. I may meet some bit of driftwood lost the (E7)same as I,
4. I'm just driftwood on the river and I'm (E7)drifting on
5. In my heart, I don't feel bitter over (E7)what has been. |
Subject: RE: Help: Driftwood on the River - Ernest Tubbs From: masato sakurai Date: 11 Mar 04 - 04:07 AM These [audio] are at The Record Lady's All-Time Country Favorites: 'Driftwood On The River' - Ernest Tubb (Real Country Archives Page 3) 'Driftwood On The River' - Jerry and Skye (Real Country Page 29) |
Subject: RE: Help: Driftwood on the River - Ernest Tubbs From: masato sakurai Date: 11 Mar 04 - 05:08 AM From ASCAP: DRIFTWOOD ON THE RIVER (Title Code: 340081889) |
Subject: RE: Help: Driftwood on the River - Ernest Tubbs From: Big Jim from Jackson Date: 11 Mar 04 - 09:50 AM Mac Wiseman had a very nice version of this song on an LP many years ago. I don't remember the LP's title. |
Subject: RE: Help: Driftwood on the River - Ernest Tubbs From: GUEST,Arkie Date: 11 Mar 04 - 10:32 AM In the interest of accuracy, the correct spelling of Tubb does not have an "s", although a number of folk for many years have so enhanced the spelling. Thom Bresh once commented on Ernest Tubb, noting that he knew him when he was just a bucket. |
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