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Critterland Lyrics by Willi Carlisle

Critterland

2023

[Verse 1]
I coulda been a businessman, I was too hot-headed
Plus I never had the money, plus I kinda got arrested
But my sweet old folks thought I'd make a pretty decent one of those
And I still live the kind of life where people judge on your clothes

Now, It's forty miles of backroad on all-terrain tires
That little blue hymnal sittin' open all the while
Singin' songs to a god I have met but do not know
Makin' wagers on the critters that we see crossing the road

[Chorus]
Yeah, the sparrow on the wing taught mе to find you
And the opossum knows his own mind more than I do
I'm herе for all the love that I can stand
Take me to Critterland

[Verse 2]
In the decade of our lovin', we've grown to not-so-young
I've come to know the seasons by the lashing of your tongue
But the propane gently sputters, there's spring water in our tap
Oh, why can't we feel the peace of this sweet dog upon our laps

Oh, the granny witch and herbalist have remedies for us
It's a tincture and a prayer poured down the holler of our guts
On the homestead in the pine beds, we've grown our holy power
Laying bare like critters there hour by lovin' hour

[Chorus]
Yeah, the sparrow on the wing taught me to sing for you
And the opossum keeps her young closer than I do
I'm here for all the grief that I can stand
Take me to Critterland

[Verse 3]
Oh, I never thought I could love like this
They think I'm a queer and a communist
But I'll go along to get along
Darlin' it feels so right

'Cause why have a god if no one is saved
I think love is a burden if it ain't brave
I live and die forever there
Right there in that divine

[Verse 4]
Oh, it's hard to say what I have learned from all these hills and hymns
But we're dyin' and we're singin', I love you and we've sinned
And when marauders come 'cause the apocalypse is nigh
I want my rifle on my shoulder, my lover by my side

I want to be the kind of man that stands his ground and dies
Take my fiddle and my good hat, I'll go out in style
I'll do it all for family, not for glory or a god
In the war that's ragin' between the haves and have-nots

[Chorus]
Oh, the sparrow on the wing taught me to fight for you
And the opossum keeps her teeth sharper than I do
You can bury me where I make my last stand
At the Battle of Critterland
At the Battle of Critterland
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Willi Carlisle

Willi Carlisle

About “Critterland” by Willi Carlisle

Read the complete lyrics to "Critterland" by Willi Carlisle from the album "Critterland" in 2023. 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 Singer-Songwriter, Contemporary Folk, Bluegrass.

"Critterland" is performed by Willi Carlisle. from the album "Critterland" in 2023 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Critterland", explore more songs by Willi Carlisle using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Critterland" is credited to Willi Carlisle. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Critterland" appears on "Critterland" in 2023.

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