Jerry Garcia Band employs many of the same elements and similar style to the Grateful Dead, such as rock influenced by blues, folk, country, and jazz.
Over the years, the lineup of the Jerry Garcia Band changed a number of times. The one constant member besides Garcia himself was bassist John Kahn. Melvin Seals had the next longest tenure, serving as keyboardist from 1980 onward. Seals became band leader following Garcia's death and changed the band's name to JGB.
Don't Let Go
Jerry Garcia Band Lyrics
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Don't let go, Don't let go.
Come on, baby, it's time to rock,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'm so happy I got you here,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Keeps me grinnin' from ear to ear.
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!
Thunder, lightening, wind and rain,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Love is stormin' inside my brain,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'm so eager, I'm nearly dyin',
Don't let go, Don't let go.
You've been keepin' your lips from mine.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!
Hound dog barkin' up side the hill,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Love is draggin' him thru the mill,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
If it wasn't for havin' you,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'd be barkin' and howlin' too.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!
One day, baby, you'll quit me yet,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
I'll be cryin' and soakin' wet,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
One thing, baby, I'll never stand,
Don't let go, Don't let go.
Your lips kissin' some other man.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I love you so, Just hold me tight.
Don't let go!
Just hold me tight, Don't let go!
The Jerry Garcia Band’s song Don’t Let Go is an upbeat rockabilly tune that features Garcia’s iconic electric guitar sound and soulful vocals. The song encourages the listener to hold on tight to their lover and not let go. The lyrics describe a stormy night, the sound of a hound dog barking in the distance, and the feeling of deep love and passion. The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of not letting go.
The first verse describes how the singer is happy to have their lover there with them and how it keeps them grinning from ear to ear. The second verse illustrates the stormy and passionate nature of their love, emphasizing the urgency and eagerness they feel for each other. In the third verse, the singer describes how their love is so strong that it wouldn’t be right for their lips to kiss anyone else’s. The song ends with a plea to the listener to hold on tight and not let go.
Overall, the lyrics of Don’t Let Go are simple yet effective, conveying the timeless message of the importance of cherishing and valuing love. The upbeat music and Garcia’s unique vocals add to the emotional impact of the song, making it a beloved classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear that whistle, it's ten o'clock.
It's time to begin the night, don't waste a moment.
Come on, baby, it's time to rock,
Let's enjoy the music and the company we're in.
I'm so happy I got you here,
I'm grateful that you came and we're together.
Keeps me grinnin' from ear to ear.
Being with you brings me joy and makes me smile.
Oo-wee, This feelin's killin' me;
This intense emotion is overwhelming me with happiness.
Ah shucks, I wouldn't stop for a million bucks.
I wouldn't trade this moment for anything in the world.
Love is stormin' inside my brain,
My love for you is consuming my thoughts and emotions.
I'm so eager, I'm nearly dyin',
I'm excited and can't wait for what's to come.
You've been keepin' your lips from mine.
I want to kiss you and show my affection, but you're holding back.
Hound dog barkin' up side the hill,
The world is chaotic and unpredictable, but I want to stay focused on us.
If it wasn't for havin' you,
Without you, I would be lost and lonely.
I'd be barkin' and howlin' too.
I would be overwhelmed with the chaos of the world without you.
One day, baby, you'll quit me yet,
This moment won't last forever and someday we may go our separate ways.
I'll be cryin' and soakin' wet,
The thought of losing you brings me great sadness and tears.
Your lips kissin' some other man.
The idea of you being with someone else breaks my heart.
Just hold me tight, Don't let go!
In this moment, all I want is to be close to you and feel your love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESSE ALBERT STONE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheRealForrestGeorge
Hear that whistle, it's ten o'clock
Come on baby, it's time to rock
I'm so happy I've got you here
Keeps me grinnin' from ear to ear
Ooh wee
This feeling's killing me
Oh, shucks
I wouldn't stop for a million bucks
I love you so
Just hold me tight and don't let go
(Don't let go, don't let go)
(Don't let go, don't let go)
Thunder, lightning, wind and rain
Love is humming inside my brain
There's one thing baby, that keeps me crying
You been keeping your lips from mine
Ooh wee
This feeling's killing me
Oh, shucks
I wouldn't stop for a million bucks
I love you so
Just hold me tight and don't let go
(Don't let go, don't let go)
(Don't let go, don't let go)
(Don't let go, don't let go)
Hound dog barking upside the hill
(Don't let go, don't let go)
Love is dragging him through the mill
(Don't let go, don't let go)
If it wasn't for having you
(Don't let go, don't let go)
I'd be barking and a-hollering too
(Don't let go, don't let go)
Ooh wee
This feeling's killing me
Oh, shucks
I wouldn't stop for a million bucks
I love you so
Just hold me tight and don't let go
(Don't let go, don't let go)
(Don't let go, don't let go)
Someday baby, I'll get you yet
(Don't let go, don't let go)
I'll be hollering, soaking wet
(Don't let go, don't let go)
One thing baby, I'll never stand
(Don't let go, don't let go)
Your lips kissing some other man
(Don't let go, don't let go)
Ooh wee
This feeling's killing me
Oh, shucks
I wouldn't stop for a million bucks
I love you so
Just hold me tight and don't let go
(Don't let go, don't let go)
Hold me tight and don't let go
(Don't let go, don't let go)
@biffjohnson7891
Musical perfection
From our musical angels
Greatest fucking band in history of music
From prehistoric to present
Other than the Grateful Dead
Hmmmmm. I wonder why
“I love you so “. 🎼💕
Jerry Garcia Forever
{💔}:=}
@willieculkin3952
This is the one that's stuck in your head five hours later while you're laying in bed trying to fall asleep.
@MyFEELGOODWay
Don’t let go, don’t let go!
@yourmomma2995
just let it go bro.🤣
@Improvise1013
you somehow described the past 2 months of my life
@jhkapral
This is what you play when you and your baby each snort 30 mg of 2 CB
🎶Just hold me close and dont let go🎶
Dont let go dont let go
@milestickler4953
Absolutely
@AnvilOfTheGods
I love how Jerry took the simplest melodies and turned them into launching pads for deep sonic exploration
@thejamnasium6447
that's what makes him the best
@johnmcminn9455
Jerry is a creative genius
@cicadagodking
I don't know if ya'll play the instrument, but I find Jerry to be one of the most difficult players to keep up with. If one tries to play along with him, pretty soon he'll be leaving you behind, scratching your head. I'm not the biggest Dead Head, but I'm an absolute fan of Jerry Garcia's guitar skills.