Across the prairies or the Saint John’s ferry, we’ll rosin up a bow ’til the mornin’ light.
Culling characters from childhood memories and Rideout family Reunions, this down-home foot stomper will have you pickin’ and grinnin’ in no time flat.
Courtesy of Larry Riley and The Life of Riley Band, “Pickin’ Up a Fiddle” was recorded for their sophomore album “Savage Harbour.” Featuring Tim Rideout on drums and vocals, Danny Rossiter on bass, Goran Petrovic and Larry Riley on guitars, Tony Costantini on piano and Marie-Soleil Bélanger on fiddle.
Lyrics
Lyrics to “Pickin’ Up a Fiddle”
Have you ever heard a Maritime jig my son?
It’s gettin’ down to music when the chores are done
When the moon’s come up and the salmon’s on the run
We’ll be do-si-do’in’ down in Nova Scotia
With some good red spuds and a lobster done
We’re pickin’ up a fiddle and we’re rollin’ on a 401
Well, we’re pickin’ up a fiddle and we’re rollin’ on a 401
Have you seen uncle Billy with his fiddle o’ gold?
He’s pickin’ and a grinnin’ at the end of the road
Got a sow-wester on, and his thumb up in the sun
Gonna pack that case underneath a his arm
He’s headed right back to my Pappy’s farm
He’s pickin’ up a fiddle and we’re rollin’ on a 401
Well, we’re pickin’ up a fiddle and we’re rollin’ on a 401
(fiddlin’)
Have you ever heard a Maritime jig my son?
It’s gettin’ down to music when the chores are done
When the moon’s come up and the salmon’s on the run
Well, across the Prairies or the St’ John’s Ferry
We’ll rosin up a bow til the mornin’ sun
We’re pickin’ up a fiddle and we’re rollin’ on a 401
Well, we’re pickin’ up a fiddle and we’re rollin’ on a 401
Hey diddle diddle, rosin’ up yer fiddle, ’bye!
Got some home cookin’ on the stove jus’ right
If you’re up the river and yer pinin’ for the shores
When it’s dark and cold Ontario night
And the Theriault brothers are ready to fight
They’re pickin’ up a fiddle and we’re rollin’ on a 401
Well, we’re pickin’ up a fiddle and we’re rollin’ on a 401
We’re pickin’ up a fiddle and we’re rollin’ on a 401
(c) 2000 Tim Rideout, Montreal
