With guitar in hand, Craig can turn any setting into an intimate affair, infusing his music and lyrics with an uncompromising humanism rarely seen in today's production-heavy climate.
Craig makes it a point to keep the relationship with his fans personal, inviting and accepting any opportunity to make his audience as much a part of the performance as he is. Don't be surprised if one day you find yourself enjoying one of Craig's renowned shows in the comfort of your own living room.
In 2012, Cardiff was nominated for a Juno Award for Roots and Traditional Album of the Year: Solo, and for a Canadian Folk Music Award as Contemporary Singer of the Year.
For more information, tour dates, and music, please visit the official Craig Cardiff site.
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Doggone Lonely
Craig Cardiff Lyrics
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always between me and the stranger
and when we were away, she could be the lone ranger
then through the lyndon trees she'd come to me
she'd beaten all her friends
and spent no time resting
with more room to move, less things to prove
my forever friend
always around the bend
what made it hard is that I was so far away
even though I knew you'd have to go someday
but I gave you love and I'm thankful
for the time, we didn't waste it
but now I'm twice as lonely for home
you've made me doggone lonely
for home
if you were to learn how to stay out of a farm's harm's way
ten years would get it right
and I wonder what the thunder said to you that night
was it the storm? was the lightening too bright?
and I pray only that she'll never be lonely
between the trees at the edge of the field
where she lies waiting
that part's the same
but I don't need to call her name
what makes it hard is that my heart longs to see you in the morning
and it longs for the same at the end of the day
but I gave you love and I'm thankful for your sleeping days
but now I'm twice as lonely for home
you've made me doggone lonely
for home
I'm so doggone lonely
for home
In Craig Cardiff's song "Doggone Lonely," he sings about someone who kept the key to their door between them and a stranger, always prepared to face whatever came their way. The person he speaks of comes to him through the Lyndon trees, beating all their friends and spending no time resting. Craig reflects on how a dog's life must be the best thing, as his friend was always around the bend, waiting for him. However, Craig also acknowledges the challenges of the friendship, as it was hard to be so far away from his friend, knowing they would have to go someday. He notes how his friend made him "doggone lonely for home," leaving him longing for their companionship and the familiarity of being at home.
Craig speaks about how if someone were to learn how to stay away from harm on a farm, it would take them ten years to get it right. He wonders what the thunder said to his friend on the night of the storm, questioning whether it was the storm itself or the lightning that caused her distress. He prays that his friend will never be lonely, lying between the trees at the edge of the field, and notes that his heart longs to see her every morning and at the end of each day. While he is thankful for the love and memories they shared, he is left feeling "doggone lonely" for home without them.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was inspired by Craig Cardiff's dog, who passed away in 2011. The song's lyrics reflect his deep love and connection to his four-legged friend. Additionally, Craig wrote the song in one sitting, inspired by a conversation he had with a friend about how we love dogs because they are always there for us, never judge us, and have the purest hearts. The song's folk-style melody reflects the simplicity and authenticity of the emotion behind the lyrics. Finally, the title of the song, "Doggone Lonely," is a play on words, using the phrase "doggone" to express feeling lonely without his four-legged companion.
Chords (Note: There is no official chord transcription for this song, but here's how one version of the song might be played)
Verse:
G D
She kept the key inside her door
C G
Always between me and the stranger
G D
And when we were away, she could be the lone ranger
C G
Then through the Lyndon trees, she'd come to me
Chorus:
C G
You've made me doggone lonely for home
D G
I'm so doggone lonely for home
Verse:
G D
She'd beaten all her friends
C G
And spent no time resting
G D
With more room to move, less things to prove
C G
A dog's life must be the best thing
G D
My forever friend, always around the bend
Chorus:
C G
You've made me doggone lonely for home
D G
I'm so doggone lonely for home
Bridge:
Em C
And I pray only that she'll never be lonely
G D
Between the trees at the edge of the field
Em C
Where she lies waiting, that part's the same
G D
But I don't need to call her name
Chorus:
C G
You've made me doggone lonely for home
D G
I'm so doggone lonely for home.
Line by Line Meaning
she kept the key inside her door
She took great care of her safety by keeping the key to her door inside and out of reach.
always between me and the stranger
She took her safety seriously and always kept herself secure from the unknown stranger by positioning herself between them.
and when we were away, she could be the lone ranger
When we were not together, she could have the freedom to do what she wanted without being bothered by anyone else.
then through the lyndon trees she'd come to me
She used to come to meet me and had to pass through the Lyndon trees.
she'd beaten all her friends
She had outdone all her friends and accomplished more than them.
and spent no time resting
She was always engaged in work and didn't have any time to rest.
with more room to move, less things to prove
She had more space to move around and was not worried about proving herself to anyone anymore.
a dog's life must be the best thing
A dog's life is amazing because they don't have to worry about anything and enjoy the simple things.
my forever friend
She was my eternal friend, and our friendship would never end.
always around the bend
She would always be there for me on the corner or right around the bend.
what made it hard is that I was so far away
Distance made it difficult for me to be with her.
even though I knew you'd have to go someday
I accepted the fact that she would leave someday.
but I gave you love and I'm thankful
I gave her the love and care she deserved, and I am grateful for the time we spent together.
for the time, we didn't waste it
We made the most of our time together and never took it for granted.
but now I'm twice as lonely for home
Now, I feel twice as homesick and lonely since she is not with me anymore.
you've made me doggone lonely
She made me feel extremely lonely.
if you were to learn how to stay out of a farm's harm's way
If she had learned how not to get into trouble with farms, she would have avoided many dangers.
ten years would get it right
It would have taken her around ten years to learn and get it right.
and I wonder what the thunder said to you that night
I am curious and wonder what the thunder may have told her on that particular night.
was it the storm? was the lightening too bright?
I am not sure if it was the storm or the lightning that caused her difficulty.
and I pray only that she'll never be lonely
I only wish and pray that she will never feel lonely.
between the trees at the edge of the field
At the border of the fields, where the trees stand tall.
where she lies waiting
This is where she rests, waiting for someone to come and meet her.
that part's the same
This remains constant and unchanging.
but I don't need to call her name
I don't need to call out her name because I know she is already there.
what makes it hard is that my heart longs to see you in the morning
It is difficult because my heart wants to see her every morning.
and it longs for the same at the end of the day
It longs for her at the end of the day similarly as it does in the morning.
but I gave you love and I'm thankful for your sleeping days
I am thankful for the love we shared, even when she was resting or sleeping.
but now I'm twice as lonely for home
Now, I feel twice as homesick and lonely since she is not with me anymore.
you've made me doggone lonely for home
She made me feel extremely lonely.
I'm so doggone lonely for home
I am profoundly lonely and yearning for home.
Contributed by Jason W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ricardog5121
@3:40 Cat is still alive. The table helped out.
The top corner has been taken before.
I'm glad the Cats alive, Coyote was close to getting a meal.
*Life point taken -1
Cats got a few left.
I don't know how old it is, or now given time has passed since I've seen this video from event it happened.
I mean. The Coyote had it almost right at the end.
Cat agility and familiar territory granted some assists.
@streetjustices1706
Woman thinks the gate was manually operated.
Woman trips over nothing.
Woman goes to smoke a cigarette with no cigarette.
Woman gets drag by her dog.
Woman walks into wet concrete.
Woman walk into glass door.
Women fight with canes.
Woman try moving plant and does a painful split.
Woman stops and takes a bite of someone else's food.
Woman can't hold the car wash water spray.
Woman ignored the safety cones and goes under water completely.
Woman puts popcorn butter on her face.
Woman trying to put water out of her house by hand.
Woman scare of her doctor.
Woman steals phone from cashier.
Woman try opening her car with the wrong key.
Woman leaves her keys in her car and it was stolen.
Woman trying to take a selfie and damage the whole exhibition.
Woman falls down the stairs.
Woman face 1st into the door.
Crazy huh. 😂
@lornaduwn
The little girl stroking her mom's hair after she fell down the stairs is precious.
@frankt285
Pure Innocence...
@RafaelOliveiraBR
Graceful 🥰
@tictoc7059
I am number B. the messenger. do not kill the messenger, if you hate the message. why do you hate the message? brainwashed & programmed? or have you been told to hate the message? i hate satanist doG with big g. i hate satanist dogs with small g. i hate satanist doG = i hate satanist God. i hate satanist dogs = i hate satanist gods(people who want to be a god). who was the original satanist (j c)? those rich satanist assholes who run this world, have brainwashed & programmed every man & woman from a young age. satanist prayer is for us to forgive those satanist assholes but our prayer is for us to punish those satanist assholes. why? for all the pain they have given us. i have too tell people about God & how people have been brainwashed in believing about their satanist doG = God. forgive= NO.. punish= YES.
history = his story = rich satanist can write their own history.
@frankt285
@@tictoc7059 you make no sense....
@catkeys6911
@@frankt285 (Looks like he/she realized this and deleted it.)
@1922BluePhoenix
the 2 guys dancing LOL I frigging love people with a sence of humor 🤣
@mimibee626
Sense of humor.. I love people who learned spelling in 3rd grade.
@jonser20cent68
@@mimibee626 Sense of humour.
@joeltomy9864
That daughter whose slides her hand on her mothers head really made me emotional.....😭😭