The New Journeymen - I Am a Poor and a Ramblin’ Boy

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{Verse 1}
I am a poor and a ramblin' boy
Many a city I have been
In Cumberland City I've made my way
Just to spend my money on the balls and play

{Verse 2}
In Cumberland City I married me wife
Well, I loved her better than I did my life
She treated me kind both night and day
And she caused me to rob on this highway

{Verse 3}
Well, my pretty little gal seventeen years old
Hair just as yellow as the shinin' gold
The prettiest face and the neatest hands
God Bless the ground on where she stands

{Banjo Solo}

{Verse 4}
So, give me the ticket to Greenville town
Get on the train, and it's I'll sit down
The whistle will blow, and the engine will roll
It will take me six months to get back home

{Verse 5}
Come young and old and stand around
See me laid in this cold ground

{Outro}
I'm not ashamed or afraid to die
But I hope I'll meet you by and by
I'm not ashamed or afraid to die
But I hope I'll meet you by and by

Release Date: April 30, 2024

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"I Am a Poor and a Ramblin' Boy" is a traditional folk song performed by The New Journeymen. The song tells the story of a wandering man who has traveled to many cities, including Cumberland City, where he spent his money on gambling. He reflects on his marriage to a kind woman who ultimately led him to a life of crime. The lyrics also mention his admiration for a young woman with golden hair. As the song progresses, the protagonist prepares to leave Cumberland City and reflects on his impending death. Despite his lack of fear, he hopes to be reunited with loved ones in the afterlife. The banjo solo adds a touch of melancholy to the poignant tale of a man's journey through life.

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The New Journeymen was a folk group formed in 1964 by John Phillips, consisting of himself, his wife Michelle Phillips, Marshall Brickman, and Denny Doherty. The group eventually evolved into The Mamas and The Papas, known for their distinctive harmonies and hits such as “California Dreamin'” and “Monday, Monday.”