Daddy Sang Bass
Skeeter Davis Lyrics


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As when I was a little girl times were hard in this whole world
But there's a silver lining behind every cloud
Just poor people that's all we were tryin' to make a livin' out of black land dirt
We'd get together in a family circle and sing out loud
(Daddy sang bass mama sang tenor)
Me and little brother would join right in there
Singin' seems to help us troubled soul
One of these days and it won't be long I'll rejoin them in a song
I'm gonna join the family circle at the throne
No the circle won't be broken by and by Lord by and by
(Daddy sang bass mama sang tenor)
Me and little brother would join right in there in the sky Lord in the sky

Now I remember after work mama would call in all of us
You could hear us singin' for a country mile
Now little brother has done gone on but I'll rejoin him in a song
We'll be together again up yonder in a while




(Daddy sang bass)
In the sky Lord in the sky

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Skeeter Davis's song Daddy Sang Bass detail the struggles of a family living in difficult circumstances. The singer reminisces about her childhood when times were hard, and her family worked hard to make a living out of the black land dirt. Despite their difficulties, the family would gather together in a circle and sing out loud. The singer relates how her daddy would sing bass and her mama would sing tenor while she and her little brother would join right in with them. Singing seems to help them all deal with the troubles they were experiencing.


The song is a touching tribute to the power of music to lift the spirit and bring people together. It speaks about how music is not just entertainment, but is also a way to connect with those you love and transcend the difficulties of life. The lyrics also capture the hope and faith of the singer that she will one day join her family again in a heavenly chorus. Despite the challenges they faced in life, the family's love for each other and the music they shared created a bond that could not be broken.


Line by Line Meaning

As when I was a little girl times were hard in this whole world
When I was young, the world was difficult to live in.


But there's a silver lining behind every cloud
Despite the hardships, there is always something positive to be found.


Just poor people that's all we were tryin' to make a livin' out of black land dirt
We were poor and relying on the land for survival.


We'd get together in a family circle and sing out loud
We found solace in gathering together and singing as a family.


(Daddy sang bass mama sang tenor)
During these times, my father sang bass and my mother sang tenor.


Me and little brother would join right in there
My sibling and I would join in and sing as well.


Singin' seems to help us troubled soul
Singing helped ease our troubled souls during difficult times.


One of these days and it won't be long I'll rejoin them in a song
Soon, I will reunite with my family and sing with them once again.


I'm gonna join the family circle at the throne
In heaven, I will finally be able to join my family in a sacred circle.


No the circle won't be broken by and by Lord by and by
Our family circle will remain unbroken forever in heaven.


(Daddy sang bass mama sang tenor)
As we sing together in heaven, my father will sing bass and my mother will sing tenor.


Me and little brother would join right in there in the sky Lord in the sky
My sibling and I will harmonize with our parents in the heavens above.


Now I remember after work mama would call in all of us
I recall my mother calling us inside after a long day of work.


You could hear us singin' for a country mile
Our singing could be heard from miles away and brought comfort to those who could hear it.


Now little brother has done gone on but I'll rejoin him in a song
Although my brother has passed away, I will join him once again in song in heaven.


We'll be together again up yonder in a while
Soon, my family and I will be reunited in heaven.


(Daddy sang bass)
In heaven, my father will continue to sing bass.


In the sky Lord in the sky
Our voices will ring out in harmony in the heavens above.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CARL PERKINS

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