Sinnerman

Story Behind The Song

Heard this a long time ago and and have sung this to myself for years.

Song Description

Last day of the world and man is looking to be saved. No place to hide

Song Length 3:42 Genre Folk - Religious, Folk - Americana
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Frantic, Beside Yourself Subject Doom, Judgement
Similar Artists Loreena McKennitt, Sarah Brightman Language English
Era 1800 - 1899

Lyrics

Sinnerman

Lord said sinnerman where you gonna run to, all on that day?

Run to the sea, sea won't ya hide me?
Run to the sea, sea won't ya hide me?
Run to the sea, sea won't ya hide me?
All on that day.

Lord said sinnerman the sea'll be a boilin'
Lord said sinnerman the sea'll be a boilin'
Lord said sinnerman the sea'll be a boilin'
all on that day.

Then I'll run to the stars, stars won't ya hide me
run to the stars, stars, won't you hide me?
run to the stars, stars, won't you hide me?
All on that day.

Lord said sinnerman the stars'll be a fallin'
Lord said sinnerman the stars'll be a fallin'
Lord said sinnerman the stars'll be a fallin'
All on that day.

Then I'll run to the Lord, Lord won't you hide me?
Run to the Lord, Lord won't you hide me?
Run to the Lord, Lord won't you hide me?
All on that day.

Lord said sinnerman you should'a been a prayin'
Lord said sinnerman you should'a been a prayin'
Lord said sinnerman you should'a been a prayin'
All on that day.

Satan! Satan! Won't you hide me?
Satan! Satan! Won't you hide me?
Satan! Satan! Won't you hide me?
All on that day.

Satan said sinnerman step right in
Satan said sinnerman step right in
Satan said sinnerman step right in
All on that day.

All on that day.

Everything you do is good

Opening is powerful and instrumentation adds wonderful layers. Has a great, inviting sound to it. Nice vintage feel.

Nice little folk tune...reminds me of the 60's back when The Seekers were all the rage. The lyrics were failing for me until you got to Satan,...then it all came together...glad I stayed.

Loving the Irish vibe that comes through. Really good differentiation between sections with use of texture and dynamic - really effective. Really enjoyed the instrumentation - great job!

I like this song...great vocal harmonies.

this is an interesting song. run to the sea, good start. Cinammon sounds like she has a lot of work to do. Interesting job on the choice of instruments. background vocals fit pretty good. i like the accordian as well, makes me feel like dancing the sailor's jig.

I really like the sound of the drums and the bass guitar, I also like the woodwinds - sounds a little like Ms. Kate.

Great arrangement bringing in the mid-eastern feel works well with this song. Vocal brings the message home.

This was different, It had a mediterean feel. Neat song.

This was an interesting piece, kind of a cross between a Negro spiritual, Folk, and celtic music. Never heard anything like it. Is it an original song or a cover of an old spiritual? I like the melody and structure of the song, and the arrangement was well done.

Just Lovely original and instrumental was delightful and great
interchanges throughout! Are you singing about Satan step right in? This was religious?

WOW!--this is really nice!--all the way around, gave me a nice feeling while listening to it--thanxs--NJ.

Interesting instrumentation.....great song

Lyrics Trad-spritual Music Joe Podlesny
Producer Joe Podlesny Publisher Joe Podlesny
Performance Delta Burnett Reed/music arranger Joe Podlesny Label Avocet Studios

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