Rue Dauphine
from Gone Too Long by Chris Breault
-
Streaming + DownloadPurchasable with gift card
-
Buy the Full Digital Album
lyrics
I fell on down in New Orleans
I woke up on the sidewalk with a hole in my jeans
Before these hands picked me up it made no sense
But there I was standing up against a fence
He had a long white hair and a beard the same
Introduced himself, never really got the name
He said “Son, let me give you some of my advice”
He started to sing and it sounded real nice, he sang
“Fi fi fiddley-i dee”
If you want to see the future just take a look at me
People come and people go
Life burns fast you’ve got to take it slow
He pointed down the street and said “That’s my bar.
If people see you drunk they really know who you are
Enough about me, what makes you think?
Let’s spill us some words and a couple of drinks”
He turned to go I. I started real slow
My body was aching from my head to my toes
Over his shoulder he said “Ain’t you gonna come?”
He walked with a rhythm and started to hum, he sang
“Fi fi fiddley-i dee”
If you want to see the future just take a look at me
People come and people go
Life burns fast you’ve got to take it slow
We met every day that week in his bar
We talked about jazz and the madi gras
We spoke about women and waxed about life
Laughed about good times and sighed about strife
He died one week from the day that we met
Though it’s been a few years I remember him yet
I’ve lived everyday and I don’t miss a thing
I loved how to lived and I learned how to sing, I sing
“Fi fi fiddley-i dee”
If you want to see the future just take a look at me
People come and people go
Life burns fast you’ve got to take it slow
I woke up on the sidewalk with a hole in my jeans
Before these hands picked me up it made no sense
But there I was standing up against a fence
He had a long white hair and a beard the same
Introduced himself, never really got the name
He said “Son, let me give you some of my advice”
He started to sing and it sounded real nice, he sang
“Fi fi fiddley-i dee”
If you want to see the future just take a look at me
People come and people go
Life burns fast you’ve got to take it slow
He pointed down the street and said “That’s my bar.
If people see you drunk they really know who you are
Enough about me, what makes you think?
Let’s spill us some words and a couple of drinks”
He turned to go I. I started real slow
My body was aching from my head to my toes
Over his shoulder he said “Ain’t you gonna come?”
He walked with a rhythm and started to hum, he sang
“Fi fi fiddley-i dee”
If you want to see the future just take a look at me
People come and people go
Life burns fast you’ve got to take it slow
We met every day that week in his bar
We talked about jazz and the madi gras
We spoke about women and waxed about life
Laughed about good times and sighed about strife
He died one week from the day that we met
Though it’s been a few years I remember him yet
I’ve lived everyday and I don’t miss a thing
I loved how to lived and I learned how to sing, I sing
“Fi fi fiddley-i dee”
If you want to see the future just take a look at me
People come and people go
Life burns fast you’ve got to take it slow
credits
from Gone Too Long,
released May 22, 2012
Chris Breault - acoustic and electric guitar, bass, piano, vocals
Chris Breault - acoustic and electric guitar, bass, piano, vocals
license
all rights reserved
tags
discography
-
May 2012 -
Mar 2005 -
Sep 1995 -
May 1994
contact / help
If you like Chris Breault, you may also like:
-
Downey to Lubbock
by Dave AlvinSoulful guitar interplay form the heart of this lovely Americana collaboration from Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore.
go to album -
Echo Dancing
by Alejandro EscovedoThe legendary Alejandro Escovedo returns with another country-rock scorcher.
go to album -
Play It On The Tannoys
by Stranger The HorseRich and carefully-sculpted songs that cross-wire country and roots music with jazz, samba, and more.
go to album -
No One Seems To Notice That It's Raining (Previously Unreleased Recordings 1970-75)
by Jay BolotinThis compilation of songs from cult legend Jay Bolotin has the same stark beauty as prime Leonard Cohen and Jackson C. Frank.
go to album -
Locals // If You Swim Far Enough
by Rachel Alina & Birdie BuschA musical and visual journey through Ocean City, New Jersey via gentle Americana and an illustrated poetry book.
go to album -
Passion Fruit Boys
by Passion Fruit BoysNashville’s Passion Fruit Boys nail the effervescent janglepop of ’80s college radio with bright guitars and immediate hooks.
go to album -
That's How Rumors Get Started
by Margo PriceThe latest from the alt-country favorite is her most direct and rocking album to date.
go to album
