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Sweet Baby James

James Taylor

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Sweet Baby James

There is a young cowboy he lives on the range

His horse and his cattle are his only companions

He works in the saddle and he sleeps in the canyons

Waiting for Summer, his pastures to change

And as the moon rises he sits by his fire

Thinking about women and glasses of beer

And closing his eyes as the doggies retire

He sings out a song which is soft but it's clear

As if maybe someone could hear

(Chorus)

Goodnight you moonlight ladies

Rockabye sweet baby James

Deep greens and blues are the colors I choose

Won't you let me go down in my dreams

And rockabye sweet baby James

Now the first of December was covered with snow

And so was the turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston

Lord, the Berkshires seemed dream-like on account of that frosting

With ten miles behind me and ten thousand more to go

There's a song that they sing when they take to the highway

A song that they sing when they take to the sea

A song that they sing of their home in the sky

Maybe you can believe it if it helps you to sleep

But singing works just fine for me

- Chorus -

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Sweet Baby James by James Taylor is a soothing, folk-inspired ballad that tells the story of a young cowboy driving cattle in the American West. The song exudes a sense of nostalgia and longing, capturing the serene beauty of country life while reflecting on themes of loneliness and homesickness. Key themes include the innocence of youth, the rugged beauty of nature, and the search for inner peace. Poignant moments in the song include the gentle lullaby chorus and the vivid imagery of the cowboy's journey through wide-open landscapes.

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