American Patchwork Quartet - "Lazy John" Official Video

While “Netflix and chill” may not have been a thing in 1926, that feeling is here in this Appalachian classic. This song captures the universal spirit of anticipation and relief that comes with the end of a workweek, a sentiment shared by many since the early days of industrial labor. It's a musical tribute to the hard-earned rest and leisure time that defines so much of American life.

- Lyrics -

I got a gal that lives down the road
Teeth are crooked and her legs are bowed
But she sure is a lot of fun
Why don’t ya get along Lazy John

Lazy John, Lazy John
When ya gonna get yourdays work all done
You’re in the shade and I’m in the Sun
Why don’t ya getlong Lazy John

Wait all week for Friday night
Moon comes out and I’m feeling right
Then I’m in my baby’s arms
Why don’t ya get along Lazy John

Lazy John, Lazy John
When ya gonna get your days work all done
You’re in the shade and I’m in the Sun
Why don’t ya get along Lazy John

Work all week for 15 cents
Saturday Night I go to the Dance
Then I bring my baby home
Why don’t ya get along Lazy John

Lazy John, Lazy John
When ya gonna get your days work all done
You’re in the shade and I’m in the Sun
Why don’t ya get along Lazy John

Lazy John, Lazy John
When ya gonna get your days work all done
You’re in the shade and I’m in the Sun
Why don’t ya get along Lazy John

- Credits -

Traditional Arranged by Clay Ross

Songwriter: John Clayton Ross (ASCAP)
Publishing: Yalcmusic (ASCAP)

Clay Ross - Producer, Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars
Clarence Penn - Associate Producer, Drums & Percussion
Shani Gandhi - Associate Producer, Engineer, and Mixing Engineer
Falguni Shah (Falu) - Vocals
Yasushi Nakamura - Acoustic & Electric Bass
Dowell Gandy - Assistant Engineer
Gavin Lurssen - Mastering Engineer
Kylie Sager - Mixing Assistant
Recorded at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, NC
May 16 - 20, 2022