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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Madeleine Peyroux
Lead Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Madeleine Peyroux
Songwriter
Jon Herington
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Madeleine Peyroux
Producer
Elliot Scheiner
Producer
Jon Herington
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Oh, let's go down to the bayou and find true love
Listen to the blues and the gospel of Jesus
Feel the summer sunshine in the southern breezes
Hear the little babies whimper and cry
Make a little promise, learn how to die
[Verse 2]
Oh, let's go on to the levy and find true love
Listen to the brass bands do the second line
Pick a little guitar, spill a little wine
Hear the little babies whimper and cry
Make a little promise, learn how to die
[Chorus]
I promise to be open
To feel joy and pain
The only way to make a life is to fail
And try again
[Verse 3]
So let's go up to the hilltop and find true love
Look upon the seasons from above the treeline
Pick a little fresh corn, spill a little moonshine
Hear the little babies whimper and cry
Make a little promise, learn how to die
[Verse 4]
Oh, let's go on to the shoreline and find true love
Listen to the ocean, thunder in the sky
Feel a little empty, run a little dry
Hear the little babies whimper and cry
Make a little promise, learn how to die
[Chorus]
I promise to be open
To feel joy and pain
The only way to make a life is to fail
And try again
[Verse 5]
Oh, let's go on to the bayou and find true love
Listen to the blues and the gospel of Jesus
Feel the summer sunshine in the southern breezes
Hear the little babies whimper and cry
Make a little promise, make a little promise
Make a little promise, learn how to die
Written by: Jon Herington, Madeleine Peyroux