Big Mama Thornton

Little Red Rooster

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I am the little red rooster
Too lazy to crow for day
I am the little red rooster
Too lazy to crow for day

Keep everything in the farm yard
Upset in every way

The dogs begin to bark, and my hounds begin to how!
The dog begin to bark, and my hounds begin to howl!
Watch out now people
Little red rooster on the prow!

If you're about to see my little red rooster
Please drive him home
If you're about to see my little red rooster
Please set back home

Ain't had no peace in the farm yard
Since my little red rooster's been gone

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freetobeme On Mar 21, 2012

Swing It On Home (Take 1)

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2012-03-21 10:19:54

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14y ago

Big Mama is singing about her cheatin' beau who took off...and for some reason she wants him back. LOL

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