Lyr Req: I've Been Everywhere

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I've been everywhere
From: Rapparee
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 02:54 PM

Rolf Harris had his version, using British and Welsh towns, on his "Tie Me Kangaroo Down" album (that's not the title of the album, I think tho that it was his first) back in the '60s.

Wish I could find my copy of that album....

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I've been everywhere
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 03:56 AM

As mentioned by McGrath, I remember hearing a British version, done by Rolf Harris on TV, All I remember of the lyrics is that he finished with:
"I been to Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwillllantysiliogogogoch (deep breath) yeah I've been everywhere!"

Nigel

Subject: Lyr Add: I'VE BEEN EVERYWHERE IN ALASKA
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 03:49 AM

I'VE BEEN EVERYWHERE IN ALASKA
Original Song by Geoff Mack (I've Been Everywhere)
Bethel lyrics by Michael Faubion

I got my snow machine stuck out on that windy Atmautluak trail.
When along came a musher, pulled me out and a saved my tail.
He said, "If you're going to Atmautluak man, with me you can ride."
So I climbed into the sled and I hunkered down inside.
I said, "Have you ever seen a trail with so much ice and snow?"
and he said, "Listen, Bud, I've been everywhere in this state there is to go."

He said--

I been everywhere, man,
In Alaska I been there, man,
Across the tundra bare, man,
I even seen a grizzly bear, man,
I been everywhere!

I been to Juneau, Prudhoe, Yukon, Barrow,
Minto, King Cove, Kobuk, Koyuk,
Cordova, Seldovia, Sleetmute, Nightmute,
Paimute, Ohogomuit, Nogomuit, what a hoot--

Togiak, Kodiak, Akiak, Aniak,
Nushagak, Chevak, Naknek, Yakutat,
Noatak, Nyac, Napaskiak, Napakiak,
Adak, Unimak, Snack Shack, Hell and back--

Nenana, Tanana, Tanacross, Holy Cross,
Quinhagak, Kanatok, Hooper Bay, Scammon Bay,
Hydaburg, Petersburg, Petersville, Placerville,
Farewell, Cantwell, oh well, what the hell--

Sheldon's Point, Dall Point, Pitka's Point, Pilot Point,
Point Spencer, Copper Center, Point Hope, Point Lay,
Sand Point, Icy Cape, Big Lake, Tanakee,
Kake, Mcgrath, Wasilla, Willow, what a killer--

Noorvik, Anvik, Selawik, Kotlik,
Sitka, Chitna, Chickaloon, Chicken,
Kwethluk, Kasigluk, Nunapitchuk, Alakanuk,
Koyukuk, Holikachuk, Chuathbaluk, just my luck--

Lime Village, Mountain Village, Arctic Village, Stevens Village,
North Pole, North Way, Skagway, Glacier Bay,
Kalskag, Kaltag, Shageluk, Shaktoolik,
Moose Pass, Rainy Pass, False Pass, Anaktuvik Pass--

I been to Anchorage, Dillingham, Anchorage, Bethel,
Anchorage, Nome, Anchorage, Fairbanks,
Anchorage, Palmer, Anchorage, Seward,
Anchorage, Homer, Anchorage...Anchorage...Anchorage--

Old Harbor, Dutch Harbor, Hog River, Stony River,
Eagle River, Salmon River, Crooked Creek, Cripple Creek,
Flume Creek, Heinie Creek, Kong and Eek, Unalakleet,
Savoonga, Matanuska, Unalaska, Alyeska--

Gambell, Wrangell, Wainwright, Rampart,
Venitie, Valdez, Diomede, Deadhorse,
Skewntna, Shishmaref, Pribiloff, Chichigof,
Kwigillingok, Kotzebue, Iditarod, OH MY GOD--

Angoon, Hoonah, Newhalen, Russian Mission,
Kipnuk, Kilamak, Chugiak, Nushigak,
Tuluksak, Kanakanak, Nunivak, Katchemak,
Susitna, Chulitna, Holitna, Hoholitna--

Saint Michael, Saint George, Saint Paul, Saint Mary's,
Andreafski, Oozinki, Mount Mckinley (Or Denali),
Emmonak, Chefornak, Nicholai, Kenai,
Pelican, Mekoryuk, Egegik, Aleknagik--

I Been everywhere, man,
In Alaska I been there, man,
Across the tundra bare, man,
I even seen a grizzly bear, man,
I been everywhere!

Found Here

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I've been everywhere
From: GUEST,Dale
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 02:22 AM

So we've got:

*The original, Australia
*New Zealand
*United States
*Texas (pretty much a country to itself ~~ ask most any Texan)

Then there are the known versions we don't yet have the lyrics for:
Canada (this one is a partial, as it starts out like the U.S. version)
Would the version McGrath of Harlow mentions be from England?

And of course, the beer version. I would think that would have to go in the parody column.

I'm still waiting for the Czech version.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I've been everywhere
From: Billy the Bus
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 02:02 AM

Ther's a Kiwi version here, words by John Grenell, who changed his surname from Hore (he was sick of being "the famous Naseby Whore). Have fun with the pronunciation of the Maori place names. Use Expedia if you want to trace his route and improve your New Zealand geography.

Kia ora - Sam

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I've been everywhere
From: open mike
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 01:21 AM

foxfire is (WAS) a bluegrass band from oregon.
i think sarah elizabeth cambpell and "Fiddle Stix"
also did the "i've had every beer" song.

Subject: Lyr Add: I'VE BEEN EVERYWHERE (IN TEXAS)
From: GUEST,Dale
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 12:53 AM

Well, I CAN copy and paste. It sure would have taken me a LONG time to even get close.
Found Here

I'VE BEEN EVERYWHERE (IN TEXAS)
(Brian Burns).
original "I've Been Everywhere" written by Geoff Mack.
Texas version is an adaptation by Brian Burns.
(© Rightsong Music Inc.)
From "The Eagle & The Snake: Songs Of The Texians", c 2001, Bandera Records.

I was totin' my pack along the dusty Amarillo road,
When along came a semi with a high and canvas covered load.
He said: "If you're goin' to Amarillo, Mac, I'll give you a ride."
So I climbed up into the cab and then I settled down inside.
He asked me if I'd seen a road with so much dust and sand,
An' I said: "Listen, bud, I've traveled every road in this here land."

      I've been everywhere, man.
      I've been everywhere, man.
      I've crossed the deserts bare, man,
      Breathed the mountain air, man.
      Of travel I've had my share, man:
      I've been everywhere.

I've been to Waco, Hico, Hondo, Navasota,
Winnsboro, Jacksboro, Hillsboro, Santa Rosa.
Austin, Houston, Galveston, Texarkana,
Frisco, Buffalo, Conroe, Corsicana.
Goliad, Groesbeck, Glen Rose, Red Oak,
Post Oak, Live Oak, Lone Oak, no joke.

      I've been everywhere, man.
      I've been everywhere, man.
      I've crossed the deserts bare, man,
      Breathed the mountain air, man.
      Wind blowin' in my hair, man:
      I've been everywhere.

I've been to Krugerville, Pflugerville, Van Horn, Val Verde,
Brackettville, Bartonville, Beeville, Bulverde.
Bear Creek, Cedar Creek, Mill Creek, Mineola,
Maypearl, Monahans, Telephone, Tuscola.
Redwater, Round Rock, Round Top, Round Lake,
Sour Lake, Southlake, Springlake, for Pete's sake.

      I've been everywhere, man.
      I've been everywhere, man.
      I've crossed the deserts bare, man,
      Breathed the mountain air, man.
      Drove my tyres bare, man:
      I've been everywhere.

I've been to Greenville, Gatesville, Gainesville, Alameda,
Kerrville, Kellyville, Bastrop, Benavides.
Somerville, Smithville, Stephenville, Prairie View,
Luckenbach, Longview, Plainview, Idalou.
Justin, Junction, Panorama, Pasadena,
Angelina, and Lorena...see what I mean-a,

      I've been everywhere, man.
      I've been everywhere, man.
      Crossed the deserts bare, man,
      Breathed the mountain air, man,
      Lottsa wear n' tear, man:
      Well, I've been everywhere.

Now let me see,
I've been to Valley Mills, Pine Mills, Dime Box, Duncanville,
New Home, New Hope, New Deal, Liberty Hill.
Rockport, Rock Creek, Bridgeport, Brownwood,
Cleburne, Comanche, Cut & Shoot, Cottonwood.
Bayview, Bayside, Baytown, Bay City,
Falls City, Center City, Bridge City, what a pity.

      I've been everywhere, man.
      I've been everywhere, man.
      Crossed the deserts bare, man,
      Breathed the mountain air, man.
      Travel, I've had my share, man:
      Well, I've been everywhere.

Yeah, when it comes to travelin' Texas, friends,
I've been everywhere, hey.

Instrumental fade out.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I've been everywhere
From: GUEST,Dale
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 12:39 AM

Neither does Copernic, and it usually digs up a few that Google does not find.

There is a version I've Been Everywhere (In Texas) by Brian Burns, and I have heard one by George Fox that is different in the intro, and of course, Stompin' Tom gives it his original stamp as well, giving it a Canadian flavor.

I'll try to look those up over the next few days, but won't feel the least bit hurt if someone beats me to 'em.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I've been everywhere
From: Sorcha
Date: 30 Jul 03 - 12:02 AM

Google doesn't recognize it.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I've been everywhere
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 11:41 PM

A little more information about FoxFire PLEASE country, era, label, album, etc.....

The lyrics you request are something I would GLADLY search for:

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I've been everywhere
From: GUEST,retsyboss
Date: 29 Jul 03 - 09:32 PM

Anybody actually have the lyrics to foxfire's version:
I've had every beer.. and goes on to name breweries until you're dizzy....

Thanks
RetsyBoss

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I've been everywhere
From: GUEST,Gene
Date: 26 Jul 02 - 10:10 AM

Tnx George

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I've been everywhere
From: masato sakurai
Date: 26 Jul 02 - 08:48 AM

"I've Been Everywhere" sung by Hank Snow can be heard at The Record Lady's All-Time Country Favorites (Click on "Real Country Page 4").

~Masato

Subject: Lyr Add: THERE AIN'T NO EASY RUN (Dave Dudley)
From:
Date: 26 Jul 02 - 03:12 AM

Gene, it waseasy to find:

Found at Dave Dudley

THERE AIN'T NO EASY RUN   By Dave Dudley   I was sittin' in the terminal waitin' for my load When a greenhorn driver came in off of the road I heard him tell that foreman get my little pink slip This run's too tough and I'm gonna quit Now the foreman that day happened to be old Joe man he was older than time He said son how long you been drivin' this rig You know I drove all shapes forms fashions and kinds And here you are worried about this one little trip Why I drove a million miles and then some He looked that greenhorn right in the eye and he said boy there ain't no easy run   I drove for Roadway Interstate Hopewell Great Lakes Walford Mac and Time Mayflower and Freight Line Specter Yellow Transit Western and Gillete Redball Rider North Western Big Seattle Beaver Bell Hoover McLeans Gateway Motor Freight Transport Pikes Dixie Ohio Trans American South East Tex Mason Dixon Watkin and Transcon Wilson Associate got all that drivin' done and I'll tell you boy there ain't no easy runs   Now if you got a gal in Texas they'll send you up to Maine If you got a gal in New York they'll send you out to the plains I know what your problem is you got woman trouble son Well like I said there ain't no easy run   I drove for Navajo Rate Goose DC North American Allied Baltimore Freight New Mac Curtis Eastern and NX Garrett Hayes Federal and ETM And Neptun Herron Brinks and Sea Lab First Dudley Dorsey Bekins and Billingham Cooper Detroit Jones American too Nightway and Central Standard and Boston Sue And United and Buckingham got all that drivin' done And I'll tell you boy there ain't no easy run   I went backward foreward uphill downhill chills spills thrills and pills How bout Atlas and Kramer Alabama Highway Express Murphy, ....

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I've been everywhere
From: GUEST,Dale
Date: 26 Jul 02 - 01:30 AM

Well, it sounds like McGrath has another version yet. Anyone have it? I expect that somewhere out there some Czech bluegrass group has yet another version, localized to suit them!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I've been everywhere
From: GUEST,Gene
Date: 26 Jul 02 - 01:02 AM

Now if someone will just come up with the words to Dave Dudley's Truckin' Song - There Ain't No Easy Run...

I drove for Roadway, Interstate, etc...

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I've been everywhere
From: open mike
Date: 26 Jul 02 - 12:25 AM

have you heard foxfire's version which goes: I've had ever beer.. andgoes on to name breweries until you're dizzy....

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I've been everywhere
From:
Date: 25 Jul 02 - 10:12 PM

No, here is where you'll find both sets of words:

I've Been Everywhere
Aussie I've Been Everywhere

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I've been everywhere
From: GUEST,Gene
Date: 25 Jul 02 - 08:17 PM

FWIW DEPT:

I heard Hank Snow explain on a live broadcast one time how the song was written by Australian Geoff Mack and was 'pitched' to Hank. The original version had all Australian towns & cities.

Hank liked the tune but surmised that an American audience would probably not 'Cotton' too much to a song with Australian town & city names in it and and requested that Mack substitute American Towns & Cities.

Geoff Mack gets my vote for his outstanding writing & re-writing effort and 'Ditto' for Hank Snow on the recitation...

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I've been everywhere
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 25 Jul 02 - 05:31 PM

You go to that COWPIE link I gave, and then look under S, for Hank Snow, and there's the link to the song.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: I've been everywhere
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 25 Jul 02 - 05:29 PM

cowpie is the best place to look for country lyrics. And here is a link to the words there.

I once heard a version of this in which the singer had replaced all the American names with places like Barnsley and Tooting. I fell about But no doubt to an American they'd seem just as exotic and strange as Hank Snow's list does to us.

Subject: I've been everywhere
From: GUEST,GaryD
Date: 25 Jul 02 - 05:24 PM

Anybody know lyrics for this