Fiddlin' Joe
Mills Brother Lyrics
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makes a melody flow
just hear that sweet refrain
what he does to you know
when hes ready to go
into that minor strain
oh what music sweetheart music
every kiddo scratch his fiddle
until his arm gets weak
hes marvelous oh
youll be rarin to go
when you listen to joe
fiddlin joe
The Mills Brothers' song "Fiddlin' Joe" is a delightful tribute to a talented fiddler named Joe. The lyrics describe the captivating effect that Joe's music has on his listeners. The first verse tells us that Joe's fiddling produces a beautiful melody that captivates everyone who listens to it. The second verse highlights the sheer technique and brilliance of Joe's playing, which even inspires others to pick up their fiddles and try to emulate his playing. Finally, the song concludes by declaring Joe to be nothing short of marvelous, and it encourages listeners to immerse themselves in his music.
Overall, the song presents us with a highly romanticized and idealized picture of what it means to be a great fiddler. It suggests that great fiddlers like Joe possess an almost magical power to transport us to another place and time through their music, filling our hearts with joy and wonder. At the same time, the song hints at the hard work and discipline that it takes to achieve such greatness. It suggests that even though listening to Joe's music may be an effortless pleasure, it takes years of practice and dedication to achieve his level of skill.
Line by Line Meaning
joe with his fiddlin bow
Joe plays the fiddle and creates beautiful music with it.
makes a melody flow
The music that Joe plays comes out as a continuous and pleasant tune.
just hear that sweet refrain
Listen to the beautiful sequence of notes Joe plays on his fiddle.
what he does to you know
Joe's music creates a feeling of joy and happiness in you.
when hes ready to go
When Joe prepares himself to play his fiddle, he becomes passionate about it.
into that minor strain
Joe plays a sequence of notes that has a melancholic feeling or effect.
oh what music sweetheart music
Joe's music is delightful and pleasing to hear.
what a great technique
Joe has excellent skills to play the fiddle, and he uses it to create his beautiful music.
every kiddo scratch his fiddle
All kids who are interested in playing the fiddle try to emulate Joe's style and technique.
until his arm gets weak
Kids try to play the fiddle until they are exhausted, just to learn how to play it like Joe.
hes marvelous oh
Joe's music and fiddling is extraordinary, and it impresses everyone who hears him play.
you'll be rarin to go
Joe's music will inspire and motivate you to want to learn to play the fiddle like he does.
when you listen to joe
When you hear Joe playing his fiddle, you will experience the full range of emotions through his music.
fiddlin joe
Joe is known for his expertise and talent for playing the fiddle.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT BAGER, JAMES CAVANAUGH, IRVING MILLS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jupiter Man
I feel so happy when I listen to this :D
Henry Marcello
I discovered this through the Ken Burns documentary on Prohibition. It's a lovely song.
bandoiler
same here !
chris feistner
I would actually "pay" to see Kanye or Bieber try this song, so I could watch them walk off stage and disappear forever. It took talent to do this. Something they know nothing about.