Lyr Req: Run Softly Blue River (Johnny Cash)

08 May 00 - 11:59 PM (#225013)
Subject: Old Johnny Cash song
From: GUEST,[e-mail]

I am looking for the words to an old song that Johnny Cash sang years ago. I think it is called "Sing softly Blue River" or "Run softly Blue River". The lyrics that I remember go something like:

Sing softly Blue River, my darlin's asleep. Sing softly Blue River, run cool and deep.

Can anyone finish out the rest of the lyrics for me? I have looked and looked.

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09 May 00 - 12:29 AM (#225033)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Old Johnny Cash song
From: katlaughing

At the top of the page on the menu bar, you will find LINKS. By clicking on it, you can go to COWPIE. I went there and typed in Blue River, which came up with just one song by Johnny Cash which sounded likely, only it was BIG RIVER. Just click here for a shortcut to those lyrics.

Good luck and check back often. No doubt someone here will be able to help you, even if it takes a day or two.

Welcome to the Mudcat!

katlaughing

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09 May 00 - 02:34 PM (#225325)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Old Johnny Cash song
From: GUEST,James

You know, I remember this being sung by Johnny Cash. It seems to me it was on an album that came out in the early sisxties just after he signed with Columbia... I think the album might have been called Johnny Cash sings olf Favorites. I have not not thought of that song in years.

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09 May 00 - 02:50 PM (#225335)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Old Johnny Cash song
From: Fortunato

Sorry I can't help, it's on nothing I have. Good luck! Fortunato

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09 May 00 - 03:52 PM (#225382)
Subject: Lyr Add: RUN SOFTLY BLUE RIVER (Johnny Cash)
From: Tiger

Where are all you Johnny Cash collectors?

RUN SOFTLY BLUE RIVER
Words and music by Johnny Cash
As recorded by Johnny Cash on "The Fabulous Johnny Cash" (1958)

INTRO:
(Run softly, Blue River; my darlin's asleep.
Run softly, Blue River; run cool and deep.)

Run softly, Blue River; my darlin's asleep.
Run softly, Blue River; run cool and deep.

Oh, I thrill to her kisses and she thrills to mine.
Run softly while she sleeps and dreams for a time,
'Cause she dreams of tomorrow when she'll be my wife,
And I pray that as peaceful as you is our life,
And if your murmuring soothes me till I'm sleeping too,
Run softly, Blue River; we'll both dream with you.

REFRAIN:
(Run softly, Blue River; my darlin's asleep.
Run softly, Blue River; run cool and deep.)

REPEAT Verse

REFRAIN:
(Run softly, Blue River; my darlin's asleep.
Run softly, Blue River; run cool and deep.)

REPEAT REFRAIN & FADE:
(Run softly, Blue River; my darlin's asleep.
Run softly, Blue River; run cool and deep.)

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