A version of this song was originally included on the Smog album Knock Knock.
This recording is similar, but includes a few changes to the lyrics. Most notably the lyrics about “starting a –” and “having a –” which were originally Bill trailed off are now completed.
[Chorus]
Let's move to the country
Let's move to the country
Just you and me
[Verse 1]
A goat and a monkey
A mule and a flea
[Chorus]
Let's move to the country
Just you and me
[Verse 2]
My travels are over
My travels are through
Ooh
[Chorus]
Let's move to the country
Just me and you
[Verse 3]
Let's start a family
Let's have a baby
Or maybe two
Ooh
[Chorus]
Let's move to the country
Just me and you
[Outro]
My travels are over
My travels are through
Let's move to the country
Just me and you
Let’s Move to the Country was written by Bill Callahan.
Bill Callahan released Let’s Move to the Country on Mon Aug 03 2020.
I always like playing it live, but I kind of stopped and then resurrected it a couple of years ago on tour. It seemed like there was something missing, and because of developments in my personal life, it just seemed like I should write a new chapter to the song. The original is from the perspective...