Cripple Creek
Billy Connolly Lyrics


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Well I married a wife in the month of June,
Married her up by the light of the moon.
We live down on Cripple Creek.
We've been there about a week.

[Chorus]
I'm a-goin' down to Cripple Creek, I'm goin' on a run.
Goin' down to Cripple Creek to have some fun.
Goin' down to Cripple Creek, I'm goin' on a run.
Goin' down to Cripple Creek to have some fun.

Now Cripple Creek girl's about half-grown,
Jump on a man like a dog on a bone.
Roll my pants up to my knees,
Cross on Cripple Creek a-when I please.

[Chorus]

Well I'm goin' to Cripple Creek, I'm goin' on a run.
I'm a-goin' to Cripple Creek to have some fun.

[Chorus]





I'm a-goin' to Cripple Creek, I'm goin' on a run,
Goin' to Cripple Creek to have some fun.

Overall Meaning

The song "Cripple Creek" by Billy Connolly is a cheerful and upbeat tune that describes the joys of going to the titular town for some relaxation and fun. The lyrics describe the singer's newlywed status and his recent move to Cripple Creek with his wife. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm a-goin' down to Cripple Creek, I'm goin' on a run. Goin' down to Cripple Creek to have some fun," emphasizing the singer's eagerness to explore and have a good time in the new town.


The second verse talks about the town's women and how they are eager for male company, comparing them to a dog on a bone. The singer seems to appreciate the attention, saying he will cross on Cripple Creek "when I please" - a confident statement that suggests he is enjoying himself and seizing the opportunity to have some fun.


Overall, "Cripple Creek" is a lighthearted song that celebrates the joys of exploration and enjoying life. Through the lyrics, Billy Connolly evokes a sense of adventure, excitement, and carefree attitude that makes the song a perfect choice for anyone looking to have a good time.




Line by Line Meaning

Well I married a wife in the month of June,
In the month of June, I got married to a woman.


Married her up by the light of the moon.
We got married at night, when the moon was bright.


We live down on Cripple Creek.
We currently reside near Cripple Creek.


We've been there about a week.
We have been living here for only one week.


[Chorus] I'm a-goin' down to Cripple Creek, I'm goin' on a run. Goin' down to Cripple Creek to have some fun. Goin' down to Cripple Creek, I'm goin' on a run. Goin' down to Cripple Creek to have some fun.
I'm heading to Cripple Creek to have a good time.


Now Cripple Creek girl's about half-grown,
The young women in Cripple Creek are around half my age.


Jump on a man like a dog on a bone.
These girls eagerly pursue men with great enthusiasm.


Roll my pants up to my knees,
I'm preparing to cross the creek by rolling up my pants.


Cross on Cripple Creek a-when I please.
I'll cross the creek whenever I want to.


[Chorus] Well I'm goin' to Cripple Creek, I'm goin' on a run. I'm a-goin' to Cripple Creek to have some fun.
I am once again heading towards Cripple Creek to enjoy myself.


[Chorus] I'm a-goin' to Cripple Creek, I'm goin' on a run, Goin' to Cripple Creek to have some fun.
I am heading off to Cripple Creek for a good time once again.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: J BAIRD, TRADITIONAL, PD TRADITIONAL

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Comments from YouTube:

@thevintagefetcher

Whatched this over and again while mourning my mother who was raised about 10 miles down river near New river gorge. Connolly shows the roots of mountain music and how it fits hand in hand with the old country.seamlessly.thanks billy.

@wasteyelo1

This is one of the best versions of Cripple Creek on Youtube.

@Motty1066

This is the best version of ANYTHING on YouTube. Or indeed anywhere

@inversboy

Billy originally started his entertainment career as a folk musician playing in the pubs of Glasgow telling a few jokes between sets. But the the jokes started getting longer than the sets he was playing!

@Texicus_Reddicus

Him and Gerry Rafferty have a few great bluegrass(ish) albums together

@patthemilkman403

I remember my father telling me this fact about the big yin, when I was a kid (give or take 10 yr old). I remember one weekend morning, he put on an old tape of “big banana feet” from that moment, I realised as a working class kid from a council estate in south London, we have something worth far more than money, something that carried me across the world…British humour.

@slightlybrnt

I gotta watch this at least once a day, this and the granny song. I love watching this guy, and everything he does, be it, acting, stand up.....etc. A real renaissance man.

@davisx2002

the world needs more Billy "the banjo" Connolly type folk

@snapstring

This is my favorite version of Cripple Creek.

@inversboy

The Humblebums- Billy, and Tam Harvey released one album "First Collection of Merry Melodies" in Feb 69 Billy and Tam parted company,then Gerry Rafferty joined Billy and released another two albums "The New Humblebums" Sept 69, followed by "Open Up The Door" June 70. Gerry Rafferty formed his own group "Stealers Wheel" in '72 which was responsible for the hits "Baker Street" and "Stuck in the Middle with You"

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