Country Pie
Bob Dylan Lyrics
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When he's hot ,the hogshead up on his toe
Oh me, oh my
Love that country pie
Listen to the fiddler play
When he's playin' 'til the break of day
Oh me, oh my
Love that country pie
Raspberry, strawberry, lemon and lime
What do I care
Blueberry, apple, cherry, pumpkin and plum
Call me for dinner
Honey, I'll be there
Saddle me up on my big white goose
Tie me on 'er turn her loose
Oh me, oh my
Love that country pie
I don't need much and that ain't no lie
Ain't runnin' any race
Give to me my country pie
I won't throw it up in anybody's face
Shake me up that old peach tree
Little Jack Horner's got nothin' on me
Oh me, oh my
Love that country pie
Bob Dylan's song Country Pie is a celebration of the simple pleasures of life. The lyrics suggest that the singer is someone who enjoys the rustic charms of rural life, such as the company of friends and the taste of good food. The first stanza mentions Saxophone Joe, who is probably a local musician who plays at a nearby tavern. The hogshead up on his toe might refer to the percussion instrument that he uses to keep time. The singer loves the music and the atmosphere of the place, which is probably a country bar, and takes pleasure in the small joys of life.
The second stanza continues the theme of music, this time highlighting the fiddle player. The singer is captivated by the sound of the fiddle and enjoys listening to it for hours on end. The phrase "love that country pie" is repeated after each stanza, perhaps suggesting that the singer finds as much pleasure in the music as in the food. The list of fruits that follows - raspberry, strawberry, lemon and lime, blueberry, apple, cherry, pumpkin, and plum - is a playful nod to the variety of flavors that life has to offer. The singer is unpretentious and enjoys all of these flavors, and is equally at home with the simple fare of a home-cooked meal.
The third stanza shifts the focus to the image of a white goose, which the singer imagines riding. This is another playful image, and is perhaps meant to be humorous. The final stanza of the song mentions the peach tree and makes reference to Little Jack Horner, a nursery rhyme character who pulls out a plum from a pie. The singer seems to be claiming that he is as good as Little Jack Horner at getting what he wants. He loves life and isn't in a hurry to get anywhere in particular. He just wants to enjoy his country pie and the pleasures it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Just like old Saxophone Joe
Similar to Saxophone Joe, known for his innovation and improvisation while playing the saxophone, this song is going to be a unique one.
When he's hot, the hogshead up on his toe
When he plays his music with zeal and passion, Saxophone Joe takes his art to new heights, reaching the epitome.
Oh me, oh my, Love that country pie
I really enjoy listening to country music, and this song, in particular, is one that I appreciate immensely.
Listen to the fiddler play
Listen to the melodious sound of the fiddle, considered the heart and soul of country music.
When he's playin' 'til the break of day
When the fiddler continues playing until dawn, without getting tired, it showcases the passion he has for music.
Raspberry, strawberry, lemon and lime, What do I care
It doesn't matter what flavor of pie it is; I'll love it nonetheless. Whether it's raspberry, strawberry, lemon and lime, it's all the same to me - delicious.
Blueberry, apple, cherry, pumpkin and plum, Call me for dinner, Honey, I'll be there
Whether it's blueberry, apple, cherry, pumpkin or plum pie on the menu, you can bet that I'll be there for dinner.
Saddle me up on my big white goose
Get me ready to fly high on my big white goose, going on some sort of adventure with music as my companion.
Tie me on 'er turn her loose, Oh me, oh my, Love that country pie
Tie me on and let the adventure begin, with country pie soundtracking the journey all the way.
I don't need much and that ain't no lie, Ain't runnin' any race
This idea of success, money and fame doesn't excite me much. I'm not in a competition with anyone, and I don't want to be tied down to that ideology.
Give to me my country pie
All I want is my country music. It's what drives me.
I won't throw it up in anybody's face
Having immense respect for country music, I'm not going to indulge in any showing off or belittling it in front of anyone.
Shake me up that old peach tree
Bring some energy into my spirit by shaking an old peach tree. The fruit might be gone, but the tree still holds the memories of seasons that have come and gone.
Little Jack Horner's got nothin' on me, Oh me, oh my, Love that country pie
Little Jack Horner, the child in the nursery rhyme who sat in a corner eating a Christmas pie, has nothing on me when it comes to my love for country pie.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOB DYLAN
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@juancamacho5746
Just like old Saxophone Joe
When he's got the hogshead up on his toe
Oh me, oh my
Love that country pie
Listen to the fiddler play
When he's playin' 'til the break of day
Oh me, oh my
Love that country pie
Raspberry, strawberry, lemon and lime
What do I care?
Blueberry, apple, cherry, pumpkin and plum
Call me for dinner, honey, I'll be there
Saddle me up my big white goose
Tie me on 'er and turn her loose
Oh me, oh my
Love that country pie
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I don't need much and ain't no lie
Ain't runnin' any race
Give to me my country pie
I won't throw it up in anybody's face
Shake me up that old peach tree
Little Jack Horner got nothin' on me
Oh me, oh my
Love that country pie
@dwaynewladyka577
This is a great country music album. Bob Dylan does different styles of music so well, and his lyrical brilliance is hard to match. A good toe tapping tune. It's good to see more of these uploads. I do buy Bob Dylan's music, and I have seen him live. Cheers!
@Tobykeithmusicinc
Hello dear, it’s nice meeting you on here
@JazzSoulMetal
Classic! One of the first songs I learned to play on piano
@ThePowerpointMaster
I love the guitar tone here, it's amazing.
@jimgibson3500
That’s Charlie Daniels.
@G8GT364CI
Fender Telecaster.
@michaelbean5312
Picking all downstrokes.
@ForestDa1865
One of Dylan's finest political statements- excellent social commentary on America's rapidly increasing obesity rate and consumerist culture, and how those themes affected racial tensions in the late 1960s. Luckily an artist like Dylan would never stoop to writing a song about bareback sex or other such disgusting topics
@fratervinny
Are you joking?
@ovcharkaboxing
should have made this longer - what greatness.