shenandoah
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Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Away you rolling river
Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Away, we're bound the way
Across the wide Missouri.

Oh Shenandoah, I love your daughter
Away you rolling river
Oh Shenandoah, I love your daughter
Away, we're bound the way
Across the wide Missouri.

Oh Shenandoah, I'm bound to leave you
Away you rolling river
Oh Shenandoah, I'm bound to leave you




Away, we're bound the way
Across the wide Missouri...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Shenandoah" by The Browns are a beautiful tribute to the iconic American river, the Shenandoah, and its surroundings. The song is essentially a love letter to the river, as the singer yearns to hear its voice and be with it once again. The lyrics speak of leaving behind a loved one and traveling down the river toward the Missouri, perhaps in search of new adventures or opportunities.


The tone of the song is incredibly introspective and wistful, emphasizing the singer's deep and abiding connection with the Shenandoah. The river is portrayed as a life force, one that has the power to shape and transform those who come into contact with it. The lyrics of the second verse, in which the singer declares their love for the river's daughter, are particularly poignant, highlighting the deep emotions and spiritual significance attached to this natural wonder.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you
I have a great desire to listen to you, Oh Shenandoah


Away you rolling river
You, the rolling river, flow in a direction away from me


Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Once again, I express my desire to listen to you, Oh Shenandoah


Away, we're bound the way
We are moving forward and continuing on our journey


Across the wide Missouri
We will soon travel across the vast expanse of the Missouri river


Oh Shenandoah, I love your daughter
I have affection for your daughter, Oh Shenandoah


Oh Shenandoah, I love your daughter
Once again, I express my feelings towards your daughter, Oh Shenandoah


Oh Shenandoah, I'm bound to leave you
I am obligated to depart from you, Oh Shenandoah


Away you rolling river
You, the rolling river, continue to flow away from me


Oh Shenandoah, I'm bound to leave you
Again, I acknowledge my obligation to leave you, Oh Shenandoah


Away, we're bound the way
We are still moving forward on our journey


Across the wide Missouri...
Once again, we will soon travel across the vast expanse of the Missouri river. The song fades out to an end.




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Maxine Russell

This is one of my all time favorites of ours. The Harmony is flawless I must say!!  This song is also in our LP "The Best of The Browns".  Should have been a single.  (Maxine)

mrblindfreddy9999

musicians aren't too shabby either..best in the business cheers Dave

Roger Huff

mrblindfreddy9999 saw them in branson just before he passed

Roger Huff

+Roger Huff hi maxine were you in branson ?

Roger Huff

+Roger Huff how are you maxine listened to you since the group

Roger Huff

+Roger Huff since you started

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Inan Raeder

This just might be the best version of this wonderful song ever !

REMEMEMBER WHEN

just beautiful........  great rendition of a GREAT CLASSIC!!!!

Kelton King

Congratulations on finally making it into The Country Music Hall Of Fame class of 2015!!! This one was very long overdue.

mrblindfreddy9999

Thanks for the Info..Hear Hear

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