Swiss Maid
Roger Miller
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One time a long time ago On a mountain in Switzerland Yo lo lo lo lo There lived a fair young maiden Lovely but lonely Yo ho ho ho Day after day she'd pine her heart away Yo lo lo lo lo lo lady yay cause no love came her way One day her papa say Someday we'll go down to the village in the valley There you'll meet a nice young man He'll ask for your hand Then you'll be happy But every day she grew unhappier On the mountain in Switzerland Yo lo lo lo lo Every day a little bit lonelier Which way to turn, which way to go And day after day she'd pine her heart away Yo lo lo lo lo lo lady yay But no love came her way Some say the maiden's dream never came true She never got to go to the valley If she did or not i really don't know Wo...ho...ho ho Did she die unhappy I'd rather think she found her love Wouldn't you rather think she did find love Somewhere, someway Yodel...lady...ay Yodellady...ay
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Written by: ROGER MILLER
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13 facts about this song
Genre and Release YearThe song "Swiss Maid" is a country-pop song released by American singer-songwriter Roger Miller in 1962.
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Original AuthorThis song was originally written by Del Shannon, whose real name is Charles Weedon Westover. He was an American rock and roll and country musician.
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Peak PositionThe song reached the top 2 on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart.
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Album Inclusion"Swiss Maid" is one of the tracks included in the album "Roger and Out," which marked the start of Miller's success as a music artist.
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Songwriting StyleThe song is a reflection of Miller’s songwriting wit, which was acclaimed for its humor, satire, and unique wordplay.
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Popularity in EuropeWhile "Swiss Maid" was a hit in the USA, it also had significant success in Europe, charting high in countries like the UK.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, including the British band, "Clash".
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Miller's Career EffectThis song was one of many successful hits that helped establish Miller's career and reputation as a leading figure in the country-pop crossover scene in the 1960s.
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Lyric ThemeThe song’s lyrics revolve around a story of romantic love focused on a beautiful girl from Switzerland, showcasing Miller's narrative songwriting style.
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Successes in the ChartsAfter the success of "Swiss Maid", Miller enjoyed a series of chart hits, including "King of the Road", "Dang Me" and "Chug-a-Lug".
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Multi-Recording FormatLike many hits of its time, "Swiss Maid" was released in multiple formats including vinyl, cassette and 8-track, reflecting the music distribution methods of the early 1960s.
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Playlist FavoriteDespite being released over half a century ago, the song continues to feature on country and classic pop radio station playlists today. It has also maintained a presence on digital streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
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Miller's RecognitionThanks in part to the success of songs like "Swiss Maid", Miller was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1995.
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