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Cotton Eyed Joe Lyrics by Terry Callier

The New Folk Sound of Terry Callier

1968

Where do you come from?
Tell me, where do you go?
Where do you come from?
Oh, Cotton Eyed Joe
Well, I come for to see ya
And I come for to sing
And I come for to show you
My new diamond ring
Where do you come from?
Tell me, where do you go?
What you been doing?
Oh, Cotton Eyed Joe
My Cotton Eyed Joe
I been cryin' in the sunshine
I been laughin' in the rain
You know, dyin' is easy
It's livin' that's pain
If it hadn't a been for
Old Cotton Eyed Joe
Sugar, I'd've been married
A long time ago

About “Cotton Eyed Joe” by Terry Callier

Read the complete lyrics to "Cotton Eyed Joe" by Terry Callier from the album "The New Folk Sound of Terry Callier" in 1968. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Cotton Eyed Joe" is credited to Terry Callier. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Cotton Eyed Joe" appears on "The New Folk Sound of Terry Callier" in 1968.

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