Delta Dawn
Helen Reddy * Track #5 On Long Hard Climb
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Delta Dawn by Helen Reddy
Release Date
Performed by
Helen ReddyProduced by
Tom CatalanoWrited by
Alex Harvey (Country) & Larry CollinsAbout
“Delta Dawn” was originally sung by Tanya Tucker in 1972.
A year later, Helen’s version of the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary chart.
Delta Dawn Lyrics
[Chorus]
Delta Dawn, what's that flower you have on
Could it be a faded rose from days gone by?
And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today
To take you to his mansion in the sky?
[Verse 1]
She's forty-one and her daddy still calls her baby
All the folks 'round Brownsville say she's crazy
'Cause she walks downtown with her suitcase in her hand
Lookin' for a mysterious dark-haired man
[Verse 2]
In her younger days, they called her Delta Dawn
Prettiest woman you ever laid eyes on
Then a man of low degree stood by her side
Promised her he'd take her for his bride
[Chorus]
Delta Dawn, what's that flower you have on
Could it be a faded rose from days gone by?
And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today
To take you to his mansion in the sky?
[Bridge]
Delta Dawn, what's that flower you have on
Could it be a faded rose from days gone by?
And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today
To take you to his mansion in the sky?
[Chorus]
Delta Dawn, what's that flower you have on
Could it be a faded rose from days gone by?
And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today
To take you to his mansion in the sky?
Delta Dawn, what's that flower you have on
Could it be a faded rose from days gone by?
And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today
To take you to his mansion in the sky?
[Outro]
Delta Dawn, what's that flower you have on
Could it be a faded rose from days gone by?
And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today
To take you to his mansion in the sky?
Delta Dawn Q&A
Who wrote Delta Dawn's ?
Delta Dawn was written by Alex Harvey (Country) & Larry Collins.
Who produced Delta Dawn's ?
Delta Dawn was produced by Tom Catalano.
When did Helen Reddy release Delta Dawn?
Helen Reddy released Delta Dawn on Mon Jun 11 1973.