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Cottonfields

Elton John

When I was a little bitty baby

My Momma done rocked me in the cradle

In them old cottonfields back home

It was back in Louisiana

Just about a mile from Texarkana

In them old cottonfields back home

Let me tell you now well I got me in a mess

I caught a nail in my tire doing lickety splits

I had to walk a long long way to town

Came along a nice old man

Well he had a hammer

Wait a minute mister, can you get me some direction

I'm gonna wanna be right off for home

Oh let them cotton balls get rotten

I got you baby, who needs cotton

In them old cottonfields back home

Well it sure feels good to breathe the air back home

You should have seen their faces when they seen how I'd grown

In them old cotton fields back home

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Cottonfields by Elton John is a nostalgic reflection on the simplicity and hardships of rural life. The song paints a picture of the past, with memories of working in the cotton fields. Key themes include perseverance, the passage of time, and a longing for a bygone era. Poignant moments in the song evoke a sense of resilience amidst adversity and a deep connection to one's roots.

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