Baby, Let Me Follow You Down

Bob Dylan

About Baby, Let Me Follow You Down

"Baby, Let Me Follow You Down" is a traditional folk song popularised in the late 1950s by blues guitarist Eric Von Schmidt. The song is best known from its appearance on Bob Dylan's debut album Bob Dylan.


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Baby, let me follow you down, baby let me follow you down
Well, I'll do anything in this God-almighty world
If you just let me follow you down

I'll buy you a diamond ring, I'll buy you a wedding gown
Well, I'll do anything in this God-almighty world
If you just let me follow you down

Can I come home with you, baby can I come home with you
Well, I'll do anything in this God-almighty world
If you just let me come home with you

I'll buy you a broken twine, honey, just for you to climb
Yes I'll do anything in this God-almighty world
If you just once drive me out of my mind

I'll buy you a serpent skirt, I'll buy you a velvet shirt
Yes, I'll do anything in this God-almighty world
If you just don't make me hurt

Baby let me follow you down, baby let me follow you down
Well I'll do anything in this God-almighty world
If you just let me follow you down

Baby let me follow you down, baby let me follow you down
Well, I'll do anything in this God-almighty world
If you just let me follow you down

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Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan ( /ˈdɪlən/; born Robert Allen Zimmerman; May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, poet and artist. He has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly reluctant figurehead of social unrest. A number of Dylan's early songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'", became anthems for the US civil rights and anti-war movements. Leaving his initial base in the culture of folk music behind, Dylan's six-minute single "Like a Rolling Stone" has been described as radically altering the parameters of popular music in … more »

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10 facts about this song

Artist History
"Baby, Let Me Follow You Down" is a folk song by the legendary American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. His oeuvre spans over half a century with numerous hits throughout his career.
Album Placement
This song is featured in Bob Dylan's eponymous debut studio album, released in 1962.
Original Composition
"Baby, Let Me Follow You Down" is originally a traditional folk song that has been covered by many artists. The version that Dylan sings was learnt from blues and folk music performer Eric Von Schmidt.
Song Lyrics
The song has a touching narrative in its lyrics that radiate a heartfelt desire, wanting to follow a loved one wherever they go.
Live Performances
"Baby, Let Me Follow You Down" has been performed live numerous times by Dylan, including a notable live performance in "The Last Waltz," a 1976 concert by the Canadian-American rock group "The Band."
Recognition
The song didn't gain commercial success like some of Dylan's other songs, but it still holds an important place in folk-music history.
Musical Style
"Baby, Let Me Follow You Down" is a clear showcase of Dylan's early style, a blend of folk and blues with sincere and stirring lyrical content.
Re-Recorded Version
In 1975, Dylan re-recorded the song for his album "The Basement Tapes", altering both lyrics and music somewhat from the original 1962 recording.
Influence and Inspiration
Not only is this song a part of Dylan's early influences from folk and blues, but it hints at the charm attributed to Dylan’s embodiment of a roving troubadour, a frequent theme in his work.
Song Interpretation
According to Bob Dylan, the song is about the freedom to make one’s own decisions and the personal cost associated with following someone else’s path.

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