Money In The Bank
Lonesome River Band Lyrics


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Long gone is how I'm leaving
Long gone, why do you cry
This is what you wanted baby
So I'm gone, long gone

I have tried to make you happy
Still you say I've done you wrong
Oh I'm giving up my darling
So I'm gone, long gone

Please don't try to overtake me
What I ride will be too fast
This is it, we're through forever
I'm gone, I'm free at last

Please don't shed no tears at parting
For your tears will not atone




After all the pain you cause me
I'm gone, long gone

Overall Meaning

The song "Money in the Bank" by Lonesome River Band is a classic country breakup song. The lyrics tell the story of a man who has tried to make his significant other happy, but despite his efforts, he is still being accused of doing her wrong. The chorus of the song is where the title comes in, as he tells her that he is leaving and she will have "money in the bank" once he is gone. He asks her not to try to stop him or chase after him, as he is determined to leave and start a new life. The final verse emphasizes that he is not going to look back and that he has finally found freedom from the pain that she has caused him.


Overall, the song is about the end of a failed relationship, and it emphasizes the importance of moving on when a situation is no longer healthy or productive. While the lyrics are poignant and emotional, the upbeat nature of the music keeps the tone of the song from becoming too sad or melancholic. Instead, it feels like a triumphant declaration of independence and self-determination.


Line by Line Meaning

Long gone is how I'm leaving
I'm leaving you forever and it's guaranteed that I won't come back


Long gone, why do you cry
I'm not coming back, so you shouldn't cry but I know you will


This is what you wanted baby
You wanted me gone for reasons best known to you


So I'm gone, long gone
I'm leaving and it's unlikely that we will see each other again


I have tried to make you happy
I did everything possible to make you happy but it didn't work out


Still you say I've done you wrong
You keep blaming me for everything that goes wrong between us


Oh I'm giving up my darling
I'm leaving, even though I address you with a pet name 'darling'


So I'm gone, long gone
I'm gone for good, no turning back or changing my mind


Please don't try to overtake me
Don't try to follow me, you won't catch up because I'm moving too fast


What I ride will be too fast
I have a fast ride that you can't keep up with


This is it, we're through forever
Our relationship is over and we won't be returning back as lovers


I'm gone, I'm free at last
I'm finally free from our relationship and happy about it


Please don't shed no tears at parting
Don't bother crying because it won't change anything between us


For your tears will not atone
Your tears won't make up for the things you've done to hurt me


After all the pain you cause me
You have caused me a lot of pain and it's the reason why I'm leaving


I'm gone, long gone
I'm leaving for good and it's final




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: WILLIAM P. TERRY

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@phuquerz

I'm a 48 year old Englishman who grew up listening to Pink Floyd, Deep Purple and Hawkwind.... So what in the name of all that is sacred am I listening to this for?! I stumbled upon Dan Tyminski and this whole genre of music a few days ago and it has stuck to me like a bug on the windshield! I guess I've got a lot of catching up to do. Man, I can't stop my feet from tapping!

@Kanoshe

phuquerz yeah that's pretty much the appeal, foot can't stop tapping, bluegrass also has some of the realist lyrics out there rap ain't got nothing on these real niggas

@jeremyt419

phuquerz as long as you are bluegrassing be prepared to be tapping to it all. Try out The Steeldrivers and and Trampled by Turtles. You will enjoy them both

@symphonyfarm2009

Lonesome River band is a gate way to the good grass!

@gomez10969

Yeah, if you only have fallen recently knee deep into the wonderful world of bluegrass.... boy your in for the ride of your life. welcome aboard

@tweekuncut41

Hope you're still tapping along, brother!

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@mandograssable

One of the best bluegrass performances ever, hard to top that mandolin kick-off.

@scottfleming6166

one of the best bluegrass lineups that has every been

@ChristianW1975

anything by Dan Tyminski is wonderful

@bamertide

I like all the LRB lineups, but this has always been my favorite.

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