As I Went Out One Morning
Bob Dylan
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As I went out one morning To breathe the air around Tom Paine's I spied the fairest damsel That ever did walk in chains I offer'd her my hand She took me by the arm I knew that very instant She meant to do me harm Depart from me this moment I told her with my voice Said she, but I don't wish to Said I, But you have no choice I beg you, sir, she pleaded From the corners of her mouth I will secretly accept you And together we'll fly south Just then Tom Paine, himself Came running from across the field Shouting at this lovely girl And commanding her to yield And as she was letting go her grip Up Tom Paine did run I'm sorry, sir, he said to me I'm sorry for what she's done
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Written by: BOB DYLAN
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11 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"As I Went out One Morning" is one of the tracks from Bob Dylan's 1967 album, "John Wesley Harding".
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GenreThe song is considered a part of the Country Rock and Folk Rock genre.
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Time Signature and Key"As I Went out One Morning" is set in a 4/4 time signature and is performed in the key of A major.
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Song LengthThe song has a duration of 2 minutes and 49 seconds, making it one of the shorter songs on the album.
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Album SuccessEven though "As I Went out One Morning" was never released as a single, the album "John Wesley Harding" reached #2 in the US and #1 in the UK charts.
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Meaning and InterpretationThe song's lyrics have been interpreted in many ways, with some suggesting it tells the story of America's mistreatment of Native Americans or an encounter with seduction.
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Song Style"As I Went out One Morning" represents a shift in Dylan's musical style, as he moves from his traditional folk roots to a more country-inspired sound.
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InstrumentationThe song mostly consists of Bob Dylan's vocals, harmonica, and acoustic guitar, backed by a basic drum and bass rhythm section.
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Notable PerformanceBob Dylan only performed "As I Went out One Morning" live once, and it took place in 1997, thirty years after the song's initial release.
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Minimalistic ApproachThe song, along with the rest of the album, is noted for its minimalistic approach, a purposeful contrast to Dylan's previous, lyrically complex works. "As I Went out One Morning" is quite straightforward and unambiguous.
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Critical AcclaimIt has since received critical acclaim, with many praising Dylan's songwriting and vocal performance.
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