My Father’s Gun – English Lyrics

• By: Miranda Lambert

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into Miranda Lambert's poignant rendition of "My Father's Gun," a song that beautifully showcases her vocal artistry and ability to convey deep emotion. By exploring its rich narrative and Lambert's personal connection to the lyrics, you can gain insight into how a country superstar interprets a classic, offering a unique opportunity to appreciate nuanced storytelling and emotional delivery in English song. Her stripped-down approach makes the song's themes of legacy and perseverance particularly resonant.

[English]

From this day on, I own my father's gun

We dug his shallow grave beneath the sun

I laid his broken body down, below the southern land

What I'd do to bury him where any Yankee stands

I'll take my horse and I'll ride the Northern plain

Wear the color of the grey's and join the fight again

I will not rest until I know the cause is fought and won

From this day on until I die, I'll wear my father's gun

I'd like to know where the riverboat sails tonight

To New Orleans, well that's just fine, alright

'Cause there's fighting there and the company needs men

(Oh, woah)

Slip us a rope and sail around the bend

As soon as this is over, we'll go home

Plant the seeds of justice in our bones

We'll watch the children growing and see the women sewing

There'll be laughter there when the bells of freedom ring

I'd like to know where the riverboat sails tonight

To New Orleans, well that's just fine, alright

'Cause there's fighting there and the company needs men

(Oh, woah)

Slip us a rope and sail around the bend

Oh, I'd like to know where the riverboat, riverboat sails tonight

I'd like to know where the riverboat, riverboat sails tonight

Mmm, I'd like to know where the riverboat, riverboat sails tonight

'Cause there's fighting there and the company needs men

(Oh, woah)

Slip us a rope and sail around the bend