Sitting On Top Of The World
The Yardbirds Lyrics


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Was all the summer and all the fall
Just trying to find my little all in all
But now she's gone, and I don't worry
Lord I'm sitting on top of the world

Was in the spring, one summer day
Just when she left me, she's gone to stay
But now she's gone, and I don't worry
Oh I'm sitting on top of the world

An' you come runnin', holdin' up your hand
Can't get me a woman, cranky you can get a man
But now you're gone, and now I don't worry
Lord I'm sitting on top of the world

Have been days, I didn't know your name
Why should I worry or cry in vain
But now she's gone, now I don't worry
Lord I'm sitting on top of the world

Went to the station, down in the yard
Gonna get me a freight train, worked and got to home
But now she's gone, and I don't worry
Oh I'm sitting on top of the world

The lonesome days, they have gone by
Why should you beg me oh say goodbye




But now she's gone, and I don't worry
Oh cause I'm sitting on top of the world

Overall Meaning

The Yardbirds' song Sitting on Top of the World is a classic blues tune that speaks of a man who once had it all but lost it when his love left him. The lyrics are heavily influenced by traditional blues songs from the early 20th century, and the song features a simple, bluesy guitar riff throughout.


The first verse tells of how the singer spent his summer and fall searching for his "little all in all," or his soulmate, but now that she's gone, he's not worried because he's "sitting on top of the world." The second verse continues in this vein, with the singer reminiscing about a spring day when his love left him. The third verse introduces a new character, someone who comes running to the singer with their hand out, asking for help finding a woman. The singer responds by telling them they can find a man instead. The fourth verse speaks of how the singer has been through rough times but isn't worried now that his love is gone, and the final verse talks about how he's going to hop a freight train out of town, still not worried because he's sitting on top of the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Was all the summer and all the fall
Throughout the summer and the fall seasons


Just trying to find my little all in all
Attempting to discover one's true love


But now she's gone, and I don't worry
Since my lover has departed, I am not concerned


Lord I'm sitting on top of the world
I am elated and content


Was in the spring, one summer day
During a particular day in the spring and summer


Just when she left me, she's gone to stay
Immediately after my beloved took her leave permanently


An' you come runnin', holdin' up your hand
When you frantically seek my attention


Can't get me a woman, cranky you can get a man
If you cannot entice a lady, at least you may seduce a man


But now you're gone, and now I don't worry
Now that you are absent, I am not anxious


Lord I'm sitting on top of the world
I am pleased with my current state


Have been days, I didn't know your name
Days when I lacked knowledge of your identity


Why should I worry or cry in vain
What reason do I have to fret or sob fruitlessly


But now she's gone, now I don't worry
Since she is no more, I am not anxious


Lord I'm sitting on top of the world
I am delighted and serene


Went to the station, down in the yard
Traveled to the station situated in the yard


Gonna get me a freight train, worked and got to home
Planning to board and ride a freight train back home


But now she's gone, and I don't worry
Now that she is gone, I am untroubled


Oh I'm sitting on top of the world
I am euphoric and satisfied


The lonesome days, they have gone by
The days of loneliness have expired


Why should you beg me oh say goodbye
What is the cause of your pleading for me to leave


But now she's gone, and I don't worry
Since she has departed, I am not anxious


Oh cause I'm sitting on top of the world
As a result, I am feeling ecstatic




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