Walkin’ Cane Robert Earl Keen

"Walkin’ Cane" by Robert Earl Keen, released in 1994, is a #Country song that reflects themes of nostalgia, resilience, and the passage of time. The lyrics tell the story of a character who navigates life's struggles with a sense of determination, using the metaphor of a walking cane to symbolize support and endurance. Musically, it features Keen's storytelling style, blending traditional country instrumentation with a folk influence. The song resonates with listeners for its relatable themes and has contributed to Keen's reputation as a prominent figure in Americana music.

I got high and I got in jail
I got high and I got in jail
I got high and I got in jail
Weren't nobody to pay my bail
My sins they have overtaken me

Hand me down my walkin' cane
Hand me down my walkin' cane
Hand me down my walkin' cane
I'm a gonna leave on the mornin' train
My sins they have overtaken me

If I die in Tennessee
If I die in Tennessee
If I die in Tennessee
Ship me back by C.O.D
My sins they have overtaken me

Hand me down my walkin' cane
Hand me down my walkin' cane
Hand me down my walkin' cane
I'm a gonna leave on the mornin' train
My sins they have overtaken me

Hand me down my bottle of corn
Hand me down my bottle of corn
Hand me down my bottle of corn
I'm gonna get drunk as sure as you're born
My sins they have overtaken me

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