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Chest Fever Lyrics by The Band

A Musical History

1968

[Verse 1]
I know she's a tracker
Any scarlet would back her
And they say she's a chooser, ooh
But I just can't refuse her
[Chorus]
She was just there, but then
She can't be here no more
And as my mind unweaves
I feel the freeze down in my knees
But just before she leaves
She receives
[Verse 2]
She's been down in the dunes
And she's dealt with the goons
Now she drinks from the bitter cup
I'm trying to get her to give it up
[Chorus]
She was just here, I fear
She can't be here no more
And as my mind unweaves
I feel the freeze down in my knees
But just before she leaves
She receives
[Bridge]
It's long, long when she's gone
I get weary holding on
Now I'm coldly fading fast
I don't think I'm gonna last
Very much longer
[Verse 3]
"She's stoned," said the Swede
And the moon calf agreed
But I'm like a viper in shock
With my eyes in the clock
[Chorus]
She was just there, somewhere
And here I am again
And as my mind unweaves
I feel the freeze down in my knees
But just before she leaves
She receives
Credits
The Band

The Band

About “Chest Fever” by The Band

Read the complete lyrics to "Chest Fever" by The Band from the album "A Musical History" 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 Country Rock, Roots Rock, In English.

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"Chest Fever" is credited to The Band. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Chest Fever" appears on "A Musical History" in 1968.

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