The New Salvation Singers & Harry Nilsson
The New Salvation Singers & Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Harry Nilsson
Nilsson wrote this song with John Marascalco, who was born in Grenada, Missisipi. Marascalco also wrote songs for Little Richard, who Harry Nilsson allegedly idolized.
[Verse]
Born in Grenada, Mississippi, U.S.A
But I'm splittin' town this afternoon and a-headin' for L.A
'Cause my baby done left me for a fast-talkin' man
But I am bound and determined, get her back if I can
[Refrain]
I'm gonna jump a freight, yeah, yeah
I just can't wait to get her home
[Verse]
Well bye-bye Mississippi and a-so long cotton fields
I told my baby not to, but she went against my will
Went for all that trash 'bout them big city lights
Now she's a-rollin' hard direction, told her everything'll be alright
[Refrain]
I'm gonna jump a freight, yeah, yeah
I just can't wait to get her home
[Verse]
A-mister GG-driver you can make an extra ten
If you pour on the steam and make this train run like the wind
'Cause I got to get to L.A. 'fore the sun goes down
I'll be sniffin' for my baby like a hungry bloodhound
[Refrain]
I'm gonna jump a freight, yeah, yeah
I just can't wait to get her home
[Outro]
Oh, won'tcha come on home now?
You know that I've been a-waitin' for a long long time, gonna get her back where she belongs
I said, I've been a-waitin' for a long long time, gonna get her back where she belongs
Oh, come on home, won't you come on home?
Born in Grenada was written by John Marascalco & Harry Nilsson.
Harry Nilsson released Born in Grenada on Sat Jan 01 1966.