Billy Strings Red Rocking Chair (Doc and Merle version)

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Pull back the curtain, let me see the sun
It’s been like a long rainy day
I slave and I try, but you grumble and you cry
And we can’t live together this a-way, Lord, Lord
And we can’t live together this a-way

I set you in the shade, give you every dime I made
What can a poor boy do?
Yes, I work every day and you threw it all away
I just can’t make a livin’ for you, Lord, Lord
And I can’t make a livin’ for you

I’ve got no use for the red rockin’ chair
I’ve got no sugar baby, now
And since she’s been gone, Lord, I sing this lonesome song
Got no one to rock cradle for me now, Lord, Lord
Got no one to rock cradle for me now

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“Red Rocking Chair” – Doc and Merle Watson Merle Watson 1981-01-01

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Set #

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2024-10-19

15 of 18

Wargasm ,

The Two Soldiers

, Highway Hypnosis

2024-07-31

11 of 14

Wargasm ,

The Two Soldiers

, Likes Of Me

2022-03-15

9 of 10

Ruby ,

The Two Soldiers

, Hide and Seek

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Red Rocking Chair (Doc and Merle version)

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Origin: Traditional (1800s Civil War Ballad)

First published in 1863 and most likely originally about the Dec. 13, 1862 Battle of Fredericksburg. The lyrics were easily changed to describe almost any battle and used to tell the story of multiple Civil War battles including the Battle of Gettysburg and the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

First recording by Monroe Gevedon (1937)

Released by Norman Blake and Tony Rice (1990)

Released by Jerry Garcia and David Grisman (1991)

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FIRST TIME PLAYED

2022-03-15 Roadrunner – Boston, MA

MOST RECENT TIME PLAYED

2024-10-19 Orion Amphitheater – Huntsville, AL

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LAST 3 TIMES PLAYED

2024-10-19 Orion Amphitheater – Huntsville, AL 2024-07-31 DCU Center Arena – Worcester, MA 2022-03-15 Roadrunner – Boston, MA

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Red Rocking Chair (Doc and Merle version)

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SET PLACEMENTS

TOTAL TIMES PLAYED: 9

Set 1

Set 2

Set 3

Set 1 Opener

Set 2 Opener

Encore

Set 1 Closer

Set 2 Closer

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