Crosscut Saw
Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan Lyrics
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Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha
We're gonna try it one mo' time
The new, Cross Cut Saw
Comin' at you, hot an' heavy
Watch this!
Got a hell-uva groove to it, too!
I'm a cross cut saw
Just drag me across your log
I'm a cross cut saw
Just drag me across your log
I'll cut your wood so easy for you
You can't help but say 'Hot dog!'
Some call me 'Wood-Choppin Sam'
Some call me 'Wood-Cuttin Bill'
Last girl I cut the wood for
Want me back again
I'm a cross-cut saw
Just drag me across your log
I'll cut your wood so easy for you
You can't help me say, 'Hot dog')
Now dig this!
Yeah
Got a double-bladed ax
That's really cuttin' good
I'm a crosscut saw
Bury me in the wood
I'm a crosscut saw
Just drag me across the log
I'll cut your wood so easy for you
You can't help but say, 'Hot Dog'
Dig this!
Yeah!
Well, alright
Spoken:
Hey, Mike!
Oh, Mike
Let's do it like we did in 1965
In that one little room, on the other side of the buildin'
We did Crosscut Saw
It went somethin' like this
And it had a hell-uva groove to it
(In that little room with no air conditioner over there)
Funk-aay, but gettin' on down
Heavy stuff!
Ha-ha-ha
Watch this!
(Bass player)
Oooo-wee!
Ooo-UH!
I could feel that m'self
Wait a minute!
Let's take it from the top, one more time
Do ya'all wanna go to the top one more time?
I can't hear ya
Do you want it from the top, one more time?
We're goin' all the way to the top
And come down with a hell-uva groove
Ah, I might get out there and do the Boogie Woogie, myself
It's gon' be sho' nuff funky!
Bandmember says:
('Watch this, man!')
ooh-uh
The song "Cross Cut Saw" by Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan is a classic blues number that is filled with high energy and heavy grooves. The lyrics describe how the singer is like a cross-cut saw, capable of cutting through wood with ease. The song begins with a spoken introduction that sets the tone for what is to come. The singer then launches into the first verse, telling the listener that he is like a cross-cut saw and that he can make cutting wood look easy. The chorus of the song repeats these lines, driving home the point that the singer is a force to be reckoned with.
The middle section of the song features a spoken interlude where the bandmembers encourage each other to keep playing with intensity. The song then returns to the main groove, with the singer once again repeating the chorus. The track ends with a final exclamation from the band, demonstrating their enthusiasm for the hard-driving blues they have just performed.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a cross cut saw
I am a tool used to cut through wood.
Just drag me across your log
If you drag me across your wooden logs, I will do the job of cutting them for you.
I'll cut your wood so easy for you
With me, cutting your wood would be extremely easy.
You can't help but say 'Hot dog!'
You will be delighted by how efficiently I can cut your wood.
Some call me 'Wood-Choppin Sam'
Some people refer to me as 'Wood-Choppin Sam'.
Some call me 'Wood-Cuttin Bill'
Some people refer to me as 'Wood-Cuttin Bill'.
Last girl I cut the wood for
The last girl I helped cut wood for.
Want me back again
Wants to use my services again.
Got a double-bladed ax
I also have a double-bladed ax.
That's really cuttin' good
It is working efficiently.
Bury me in the wood
I will work so well that you will become fully reliant on me.
Let's do it like we did in 1965
Let's perform in the same style that we did in 1965.
In that one little room, on the other side of the buildin'
In a small room located on the other side of the building.
We did Crosscut Saw
We performed this song.
It went somethin' like this
It had a similar sound and style to how we are performing it now.
And it had a hell-uva groove to it
The song had a great rhythm and energy to it.
Funk-aay, but gettin' on down
The music was funky and danceable.
Heavy stuff!
The music was powerful and intense.
Hey, Mike!
Addressing bandmate Mike.
Let's take it from the top, one more time
Let's start from the beginning of the song one more time.
Do ya'all wanna go to the top one more time?
Are you all willing to restart the song from the beginning?
Ah, I might get out there and do the Boogie Woogie, myself
I may even join in and dance to the music.
It's gon' be sho' nuff funky!
It will definitely be funky and exciting.
('Watch this, man!')
An expression of enthusiasm and anticipation for the upcoming performance.
Contributed by Parker H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
l. petrovic
I'm a crosscut saw,
Baby, drag me across your log.
I'm a crosscut saw,
Baby, drag me across your log.
I cut your wood so easy for you,
You can't help but say, "Hot Dog!"
Some call me Woodcutting Sam,
Some call me Woodcutting Jim.
The last girl I cut wood for,
She wants me back again.
I'm a crosscut saw,
Baby, drag me across your log.
I cut your wood so easy for you,
You can't help but say, "Hot Dog!"
I got a double-bladed axe
That really cuts good.
Well, I'm a crosscut saw,
Gonna bury me in your wood.
I'm a crosscut saw,
Baby, drag me across your log.
I cut your wood so easy for you,
You can't help but say, "Hot Dog!"
Aloise Mason
Anything that that slides out of Stevie Ray Vaughans lips is golden..and from his guitar cords and strings..sensational to the EARS..you with me? Performance is upward and beyond .
Jack Milligan
Those Albert King style double string bends sound amazing on the middle strat pickup😍
Brandon
Stevie's double stops are just disgusting....so much life on that vibrato, my God, it's beautiful.
straydogbluesman
I think it's one of the best crosscut saw covers I've ever heard. I don't think Stevie woulda argued with you.
timj41
never heard this by Stevie before, I had the albert king cd with this on it. This is golden, thanks for putting it up
meme jones
Amazing and thank you for sharing. I never heard this song before.SRV is GOAT
Ron Sullivan
I saw Albert live back in '68-'70 at the Fillmore West in SF maybe ten times as either second or opening the bill there, Bill Graham booked him pretty often back then. Agree strongly with the comment downthread about Albert's double bends being incredible, and SRV absolutely NAILS him, IMHO, having seen Albert do them live! L' homage!
3-2-1 Acting Studios
Stevie Ray is the guitar God period.
Bryan Dickens
SRV is a musical ability freak of nature. Only he can cover so many of the legends songs and not only do a good job, he actually adds an intensity to pretty much any iconic song he does. The guitarist in the devils band in hell may be Steve Vai, but Stevie Ray is the lead guitarist in God's band in heaven. He is like higher deity musician. When your playing makes Clapton pull over his car the first time he hears it because he can't believe what he hears and that someone is that fuckin good, and that he knew whoever it is was much better than him.... And people always referred to Clapton as "God", but yet thier god worships another... That really says something.
Mike Moore
MR. DICKENS. #1 HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN ABOUT MR .ERIC CLAPTON. HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN ABOUT DERECK . TRUCKS ? STEVE VAI.. OH I FORGOT. JAMES MARSHALL HENDRIX! REAVLIUATE.