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Cc Rider
Old Crow Medicine Show Lyrics


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CC Rider, see what you gone done
CC Rider, see what you gone done
CC Rider, see what you gone done
Well hey, hey, hey, hey

Well, you made me love you, now your man done come
Made me love you, now your man done come
Made me love you, now your man done come
Hey, hey, hey, hey

You were standin’ in the kitchen in that morning gown
Standin’ in the kitchen in that morning gown
Standin’ in the kitchen in that morning gown
Hey, hey, hey, hey

I was lookin’ right at her when that sun went down
Lookin’ right at her when that sun went down
Lookin’ right at her when that sun went down
Hey, hey, hey, hey

Well, CC Rider, see what you gone done
CC Rider, now see what you gone done
CC Rider, you’ll see what you gone done
Hey, hey, hey, hey

Overall Meaning

The song "CC Rider" by Old Crow Medicine Show is a classic blues song that tells the story of a man who was once infatuated with a woman named CC Rider who made him fall in love with her only to have her man return home causing him heartbreak. The song is all about love and the pain that comes with it. The lyrics suggest that the woman had a charming aura that attracted the singer, but in the end, he realized she wasn't worth the trouble.


The repeating lines that make the chorus of the song, "CC Rider, see what you gone done," are an expression of the singer's frustration with her. It seems that the woman played him only to later have her man come back into the picture. The singer is angry at her for leading him on, and now he is left heartbroken.


The lyrics are straightforward yet effective in conveying a range of emotions. The song captures the sentiments of love, betrayal, and heartache. It's a song that many can relate to as it tells a story that has played out in the lives of countless individuals.


Line by Line Meaning

CC Rider, see what you gone done
The singer is addressing CC Rider, and telling them to take a look at their actions and the consequences that have resulted from them.


CC Rider, see what you gone done
Repetition of the first line, emphasizing the importance of the message.


CC Rider, see what you gone done
Repetition of the first line, further emphasizing the importance of the message.


Well hey, hey, hey, hey
An interjection to grab CC Rider's attention and convey a sense of urgency.


Made me love you, now your man done come
The artist accuses CC Rider of causing them to fall in love, only to then have CC Rider's man come and ruin things.


Made me love you, now your man done come
Repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the feeling of betrayal.


Made me love you, now your man done come
Repetition of the previous line, further emphasizing the feeling of betrayal.


Hey, hey, hey, hey
An interjection to express frustration and disappointment.


Standin' in the kitchen in that morning gown
The artist is describing CC Rider standing in the kitchen wearing a morning gown, possibly suggesting intimacy or domesticity.


Standin' in the kitchen in that morning gown
Repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the image of CC Rider in the morning.


Standin' in the kitchen in that morning gown
Repetition of the previous line, further emphasizing the image of CC Rider in the morning.


Hey, hey, hey, hey
An interjection to express admiration or appreciation.


Lookin' right at her when that sun went down
The singer is describing themselves looking at CC Rider as the sun sets, potentially suggesting a romantic or melancholy atmosphere.


Lookin' right at her when that sun went down
Repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the imagery and mood.


Lookin' right at her when that sun went down
Repetition of the previous line, further emphasizing the imagery and mood.


Hey, hey, hey, hey
An interjection to express emotion, potentially awe or nostalgia.


CC Rider, see what you gone done
Recall to the initial message, but with a slight change in tense from past to present.


CC Rider, now see what you gone done
Repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the current state of things.


CC Rider, you’ll see what you gone done
Another variation of the initial message, with the addition of a future tense.


Hey, hey, hey, hey
An interjection to conclude the song with a final plea or warning to CC Rider.




Lyrics Β© Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Critter Fuqua, Ketch Secor, Kevin Hayes, Morgan Jahnig, Willie Watson

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Comments from YouTube:

@MrCobrien1212

1st heard this in 8th grade. Dad got the cd from a guy at his sheet metal fabrication shop. Instantly was hooked at their sound. All these years later, and whenever I go back to listen to CC, the length of harmonica notes he holds on the second solo blows me away. So damn good.

@bigloux

Best version I ever heard

@andrewdrury1

God damn that harmonica... Blows my mind

@chrisgondek1256

I know this is a cover but possibly the best cover ive ever heard they made it their own old crow you guys rock

@NudeManOnPatrol

@jakesme1222 It's actually a song by Ma Rainey, from 1925.

@clarewarner7800

Man this song is great ocms is one of a kind the way they harmonize in this song top notch

@bettyjoejames4949

This song will forever be in my heart and there I was until I wasn't

@noahswaterfall

dude slays it on harpsichord...mad beats, hahah roll with it

@aliwhitwell

Willie Watson's great vocals! :-)

@marciocoelho2481

I had never heard of these guys and here I am, totally addicted.

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