Green River – English Lyrics

• By: Creedence Clearwater Revival

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the vivid imagery and nostalgic themes of Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Green River,' a song that paints a picture of simpler times and the importance of home. Learning English through this classic track offers a glimpse into American culture and the power of storytelling in music .

[English]

Well, take me back down where cool water flows, yeah

Let me remember things I love

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Stoppin' at the log where catfish bite

Walkin' along the river road at night

Barefoot girls dancin' in the moonlight

I can hear the bullfrog callin' me

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Wonder if my rope's still hangin' to the tree

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Love to kick my feet 'way down the shallow water

Shoefly, dragonfly, get back t'your mother

Pick up a flat rock, skip it across Green River

Welllllll!

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Up at Cody's camp I spent my days, oh

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With flat car riders and cross-tie walkers

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Old Cody, Junior took me over

Said, "You're gonna find the world is smould'rin

And if you get lost come on home to Green River."

Welllllll!

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Come on home

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