The Anita Kerr Singers - Billy Bayou
Back about eighteen hundred some
A Louisiana couple had a red headed son
No name fitted him, Jim, Jack, or Joe
They just called him Billy Bayou
★ Chorus ★
Billy Billy Bayou watch where you go, you're walking on quicksand, walk slow
Billy Billy Bayou watch what you say, a pretty girl'll get you one of these days
★ Verse 2 ★
Billy was a boy kind big for his size
Red hair and freckles and big blue eyes
Thirteen years from the day he was born
Billy fought the battle of Little Big Horn
★ Chorus ★
Billy Billy Bayou watch where you go, you're walking on quicksand, walk slow
Billy Billy Bayou watch what you say, a pretty girl'll get you one of these days
★ Verse 3 ★
One sad day Billy criеd, "ho! ho!"
I can whip the feathers off Gеronimo
He got smart and the chief got mad
Would like to have ended our Louisiana lad
★ Chorus ★
Billy Billy Bayou watch where you go, you're walking on quicksand, walk slow
Billy Billy Bayou watch what you say, a pretty girl'll get you one of these days
★ Verse 4 ★
One day in 1878
A pretty girl walked through Billy's front gate
He didn't know whether to cry out or run
And now he's married 'cause he did neither one
★ Chorus ★
Billy Billy Bayou watch where you go, you're walking on quicksand, walk slow
Billy Billy Bayou watch what you say, a pretty girl'll get you one of these days
Song Description:
edit soundcloudSoundCloud:
edit soundcloudMore The Anita Kerr Singers lyrics
The Anita Kerr Singers - I Remember Jim
{Chorus} I remember Jim I remember Jim We've sang together, just a few years go Sweet memories, Jim and me Down in Tennessee {Verse 1}
The Anita Kerr Singers - Superwoman
{part i: superwoman} {verse 1} Mary wants to be a superwoman But is that really in her head? But i just want to live each day to love her for what she
The Anita Kerr Singers - Knocks Me Off My Feet
{verse 1} I see us in the park Strolling the summer days of imaginings in my head And words from our hearts Told only to the winds, felt even without being said I
The Anita Kerr Singers - If It's Magic
{Verse 1} If it's magic Then why can't it be everlasting? Like the sun that always shines Like the poet's endless rhyme Like the galaxies in time
The Anita Kerr Singers - Are You there
{verse 1} I hear the music coming out of your radio Are you there with another girl instead of me? I hear your laughter, and there's something i gotta know Are you
The Anita Kerr Singers - Welcome to My World
{Verse 1} Welcome to my world Won't you come on in? Miracles, I guess Still happen now and then {Verse 2} Step into my heart (Step into my
The Anita Kerr Singers - Bimbo
{Verse 1} Bimbo is a little boy who's got a million friends And every time he passes by, they all invite him in He'll clap his hands, sing and dance, and talk his
The Anita Kerr Singers - Is This Me?
{Verse 1} Is this me? Is it really me, sittin' here cryin'? Well, it shouldn't be, it just can't be My eyes are lying {Verse 2}
The Anita Kerr Singers - Home
{Verse 1} I've been a traveler most of my life Never took a home, never became a wife Ran away young and decided to roam And I wanted to see my mama and my daddy
The Anita Kerr Singers - Distant Drums
{Verse 1} I hear the sound of distant drums Far away, far away And when they call for me to come Then, I must go, and you must stay {Chorus}
YouTube
The Anita Kerr Singers
Biography
Anita Kerr has assembled a collective of voices that blend seamlessly, creating a sound that is both heavenly and haunting. Their ability to convey emotion through music is unparalleled, evoking a sense of nostalgia and longing with each performance.
Formed in the early 1950s in Nashville, Tennessee, The Anita Kerr singers quickly rose to prominence, becoming sought-after session vocalists known for their impeccable blend and versatility.
The group’s discography is a testament to their enduring appeal, with hits like “Welcome to My World,” “He’ll Have to Go,” and “Lullaby of Birdland” showcasing their unique sound and musical prowess. Their collaboration with artists such as Chet Atkins, Bobby Bare, and Jim Reeves further solidified their place in music history.
Through their music, The Anita Kerr Singers have touched the hearts of millions, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music. Their legacy lives on, a testament to the enduring power of harmony and the timeless beauty of their voices united in song.