Forty Four
Wolf Howlin Lyrics


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I wore my forty-four so long, I've made my shoulder sore
I wore my forty-four so long, I done made my shoulder sore
Well, I'm wondrin' everybody, where'd my baby go?

Well, I'm so mad this mornin', I don't know where in the world to go
Well, I'm so mad this mornin', I don't know where in the world to go
Well, I'm lookin' for me some money, pawned gun to have some gold




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wolf Howlin's song Forty Four talk about a man who has been carrying his gun, a forty-four, for so long that it has caused him physical discomfort by making his shoulder sore. He seems to be looking for his lover, asking "where'd my baby go?" This suggests that he has been carrying the gun for protection, possibly because he has enemies who might pose a threat to his life or the safety of his lover. However, his frustration is palpable, and he is so angry that he doesn't know where to go. He needs money urgently and decides to pawn his gun to have some gold.


The lyrics of this song depict a sense of loneliness, desperation, and anger. The man is isolated and doesn't know where to go or what to do. He has been carrying his gun for so long that it has become a part of him, causing him pain and discomfort. The mention of pawning the gun to gain some gold demonstrates the extent of his desperation and need for money. Overall, Wolf Howlin's song Forty Four is a poignant depiction of a man's struggles with loneliness, desperation, and the need for protection.


Line by Line Meaning

I wore my forty-four so long, I've made my shoulder sore
I've carried my gun for so long that it has become physically painful for me


Well, I'm wondrin' everybody, where'd my baby go?
I am curious and concerned about the whereabouts of my significant other


Well, I'm so mad this mornin', I don't know where in the world to go
I am feeling intense anger and frustration and am unsure of what to do next


Well, I'm lookin' for me some money, pawned gun to have some gold
I am in need of cash and have resorted to pawning my gun for some quick money




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Written by: CHESTER BURNETT

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Comments from YouTube:

@letmesing6868

This was the last song my great-grandmother asked me to play before left this Earth. Her other favorite was Further on up the road.

@craighurley8031

I’ve loved this song since I was a kid !

Thanks Wolf !!

@greggyeggy1

Powerful singing, powerful music. Absolute classic. Only one Wolf!

@mr.bonesbbq3288

Only one Wolf, Indeed, Sir!

@Kingjamu120

Thank you Mr. Wolf!!...Incredible piece of art!!

@user-hn3bx6zm9y

Damn, that is a long.ss time!

@christiannantel2037

Lowell George and Little Feat do this with absolute respect, Lovin the Wolf,

@danielvertino8126

Derek Trucks cover is also absolute respect

@phillipph9882

nothing this deadly, phillips & sumlin on ONE wolf on TWO, cooper 4/4 & spann honkytonk, recorded on a dirt floor

@darcellwells9010

FORTY FOUR 😁😁

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