Creedence Clearwater Revival - Tombstone Shadow Lyrics






Tombstone shadow, stretchin' across my path.
Tombstone shadow, stretchin' across my path.
Ev'ry time I get some good news, Ooh,
There's a shadow on my back.
Saw the gypsy man, 'way down in San Berdoo.
Said, I saw the gypsy man, 'way down in San Berdoo.
Five dollars on the table, Ooh,
Keep me 'way from my tomb.
Oh! Oh!

Said I got thirteen months of bad luck,
Bound to be some pain.
Don't you do no trav'lin',
Fly in no machines.
Tombstone shadow, stretchin' across my path.
Ev'ry time I get some good news, Ooh,
There's a shadow on my back.

The man gave me a luck charm, Cost five dollars more,
Said, "Put some on your pillow, and put some on your door."
He said, "Take a long vacation, Ooh,
For thirteen months or more."
Oh, Lord!

Tombstone shadow, stretchin' across my path.
Tombstone shadow, stretchin' across my path.
Ev'ry time I get some good news, Ooh,
There's a shadow on my back.

Oh, oh, Lord!
Oh, Lord!





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  1. J.... M....

    Esos mejor banda. Deroooc enelmundo

  2. W.... d....

    Guitarra maluca.

  3. T.... C....

    For my late father. Used to head up north and jam out to some ccr. So glad i was introduced to the best music!!!

  4. 1.... ....

    California Swamp. Rock

  5. H.... H....

    Seems like he was born under a bad sign

  6. M.... C....

    Underrated song

  7. P.... M....

    Esta voz increíble, brutal, los amo, Credenceeeeees❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍😍🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

  8. B.... K....

    Left off their Greatest Hits albums.

    B.... K....

    It's crazy isn't it,but on their 2nd greatest hits..not too many bands can have 2 greatest hits albums and only together 5 yrs

  9. P.... J....

    "Lean, clean, and bluesy"!

  10. c.... s....

    The older I get the tombstone shadow seems to get a little larger each day....TJ STRUSKA

  11. R.... S....

    "Ami no me digas pelotudo la concha de tu madre"

  12. E.... P....

    1:56
    ^Le disparan a Naum^ 🔫
    *Arquimedes Puccio* : ¡¿QUE HICISTE?! ¡¿QUE HICISTE?!. La puta que te pario volve al auto

  13. R.... ....

    Yes. Their musical talent certainly influenced a generation of people, not just americans.......to think a little deeper....whole you cant hold back dancing a jig to any of ty heir most popular tunes of the era!!!

  14. k.... o....

    These 4 blew the 4 Beatles away

  15. m.... ....

    "Quédese tranquilo Naum, no, no, es peor Naum, quédese tránquilo..."

    m.... ....

    No es. "quede se tranquilo naum no no es peor quedese tranquilo no pida nada no pida nada es peor

    m.... ....

    No pida naum es peor no pida nada

  16. u.... a....

    Just,meat & taters rock & roll at it's best. ROOSTER😆
    i love this song , special the guitar rythm
    John fogherty is the man!

  17. B.... T....

    Once upon a time in Hollywood right?

  18. D.... O....

    CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL, FANTASTIC AND UNFORGETABLE BAND, TIME WHEN I WAS TEENAGER, NOW I AM 71, CCR FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  19. H.... E....

    Gaassaakkk

  20. r.... h....

    SWAMP MUSIC!

  21. N.... R....

    ♥🎧🎶 2019

  22. J.... m....

    Very Crazy!

  23. 1.... ....

    This song is about penis.

  24. J.... F....

    John Fogerty should get the band back together before he has his own tombstone.

  25. r.... ....

    Often imitated but never duplicated. There was and can be ONLY ONE……..CCR.

  26. C.... ....

    Tanta música boa do Creedence e o povo só conhece “João botou o melão no gol “ ....

  27. S.... T....

    John Fogherty .... woooow 😍😘

  28. h.... ....

    Rocknroll at it's very best ! Thank you CCR !

  29. r.... s....

    Why did Franklin grahaham cross the road ? ..because He was chasing another chicken?

  30. D.... a....

    Lo máximo superior alos Beatles

  31. B.... A....

    I know what blessed is Listening to CCR since 69

  32. J.... K....

    Is is me or did ccr get lazy on this one. lol

  33. I.... V....

    LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SONG!!! THANK YOU MOM FOR HAVING INTRODUCED ME TO THEIR MUSIC!

  34. j.... b....

    the only shadow isa assholes

  35. A.... B....

    67 nubs voting

  36. D.... J....

    I love how the vocal line locks in with the snare on the 'Said I got' bit. Clever.

  37. M.... T....

    La cancion de la escena de la muerte de Emilio Naum en "El Clan"

    M.... T....

    Por tu culpa Naum fue asesinado yo nunca habia fallado en uno de mis secuestro pareciamos princiapantes

  38. C.... B....

    Inigualables! CCR for ever!

  39. e.... ....

    One of my favorite riffs

  40. M.... B....

    Just,meat & taters rock & roll at it's best. ROOSTER😆

  41. T.... d....

    Why would you dislike this

  42. r.... s....

    Feelin like all of that*

  43. L.... P....

    I've listen to ccr for 25 years and it's amazing to discover new songs I've never heard. Yeah baby tombstone shadow is cool baby.

  44. B.... N....

    blues genre this song

    B.... N....

    That's no fucking blues you moron.

  45. J.... B....

    Went to see a tribute CCR band in Bilston Robin2 the closest that I will get to see the greatest band that ever lived, they were brilliant. Credence Clearwater Review the name of the band, if you get a chance to see them take it. Fantastic night.

    J.... B....

    By far by far they are the best band that will ever be

  46. K.... G....

    50 yrs five dollars was a lot of money in the US, and more so in the Deep South

  47. E.... L....

    Bootlegging music by bayou and moonshine

  48. E.... L....

    Hell yeah

  49. S.... D....

    Fogerty always had that unique stripped down approach to his singing , but I think this song along with "As Long as I can see The Light" really showcased that rawness on a whole different level.

  50. f.... ....

    Thumps up if argentine movie the clan brought you here!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸🎸

  51. m.... h....

    ~~~ What feel in the guitar playing! The whole band is solid, but John Fogerty was the most talented front man in America. Bar none, including Jim Morrison. Janis an equal. The combo of gutsy perfect vocals combined with the most finely crafted guitar runs. All time great ~~~

    m.... h....

    i know. he is the perfect package

    m.... h....

    mike hiers very well put, Mike! None better then the amazing, John Fogerty!

  52. D.... R....

    Tombstone Shadow, stretchin' across my path.
    Tombstone Shadow, stretchin' across my path.
    Ev'ry time I get some good news, Ooh,
    There's a shadow on my back.

    Saw the gypsy man, 'way down in San Berdoo.
    Said, I saw the gypsy man, 'way down in San Berdoo.
    Five dollars on the table, Ooh,
    Keep me 'way from my tomb.
    Oh! Oh!

    Said I got thirteen months of bad luck,
    Bound to be some pain.
    Don't you do no trav'lin',
    Fly in no machines.
    Tombstone Shadow, stretchin' across my path.
    Ev'ry time I get some good news, Ooh,
    There's a shadow on my back.

    The man gave me a luck charm, Cost five dollars more,
    Said, \"Put some on your pillow, and put some on your door.\"
    He said, \"Take a long vacation, Ooh,
    For thirteen months or more.\"
    Oh, Lord!

    Tombstone Shadow, stretchin' across my path.
    Tombstone Shadow, stretchin' across my path.
    Ev'ry time I get some good news, Ooh,
    There's a shadow on my back.

    Oh, oh, Lord!
    Oh, Lord

  53. M.... B....

    Que hiciste?

    M.... B....

    Pero vos te tenes que quedar en el auto

  54. D.... C....

    I'm 62 years old my first 45 or CCR they were great then they're even better now

  55. D.... C....

    I'm 62 years old I grew up listening to CCR they were great then there right now

  56. J.... T....

    John fogherty is the man!

    J.... T....

    indeed!

  57. B.... C....

    estos tipos suenan incluso mejor en vivo xD

  58. B.... ....

    R.I.P Naum :c

  59. M.... T....

    CCR SUCESSO EXTREMO E BRILHANTE MARAVILHA DE OUTRAS ÉPOCAS

  60. f.... ....

    Thumps up if argentine movie the clan brought you here!!!

  61. S.... ....

    listen to this song or you get 13 months of bad luck.

    S.... ....

    Thumps up if argentine movie the clan brought you here!!!

  62. R.... f....

    Que buen tema , me hace acordarr a mi viejoo !

  63. C.... M....

    Love this tune!!! Great Post!!!

  64. R.... ....

    Legends with little recognition

  65. M.... G....

    its across my path::::::::::::::::

  66. W.... M....

    so true

  67. m.... ....

    CCR, ACDC, Kiss, Motley Crue, Little Richard, LA Guns, = my favourite bands. also I like joan jett, howlin wolf, the donnas, the ramones, pretty well too.

    m.... ....

    check out sensational alex harvey band.. songs Framed Give my compliments to the chef, faith healer swamp snake.. shake that thing..midnight moses ect..

    m.... ....

    nice playlist

  68. F.... T....

    love youuuuuu creedence

  69. R.... R....

    god damn still roll tears on my cheek

    R.... R....

    Damn right bud

    R.... R....

    me too!!

  70. m.... t....

    DO it CCR,they are the band!

  71. B.... P....

    boo receive

  72. J.... C....

    exelente 👌

  73. S.... M....

    i love this song , special the guitar rythm

  74. m.... d....

    this is my kinda blues. Pain isn't here yet. but you know it's on it's way.......when that pain gets here you know it's gonnna stay.... yeah~!

    m.... d....

    you might also enjoy JJ Grey & Mofro.. here ya go.. 'Brighter Days' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsfXscAWTpA

  75. P.... 3....

    "La puta Que te pario Volve Al auto "

    P.... 3....

    vas stincken

    P.... 3....

    La bocina esta en sol y el solo queda en esa nota !! Queda re bueno

    P.... 3....

    Min 1: 56

    P.... 3....

    "Ami no me digas pelotudo la concha de tu madre"

    P.... 3....

    Como se te va a zafar asi pelotudo

  76. B.... B....

    My favorite CCR song.

    B.... B....

    mine too and botbayeou

  77. F.... L....

    story of my life..... and graveyard train.

  78. M.... M....

    Love this song! So cool!

  79. M.... M....

    DALE LIKE SI VINISTE ACA POR LA PELICULA "EL CLAN"

    M.... M....

    Si señor!! la musica de esa pelicula es excelente!

    M.... M....

    sapeeeeeeee

  80. k.... s....

    Way down in San Berdoo

  81. I.... R....

    "A quien le decis pelotudo la re concha de tu madre" , me trajo "El clan"

    I.... R....

    ¡¡¡¡SSSSSIIIIIIII....¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

  82. e.... e....

    Me estaba acordando de la película El Clan y puse esta canción. Escucharla en el cine me sorprendió con alegría.

    e.... e....

    YO LA MIRE ANOCHE Y POR ESO ESTOY AQUI¡¡¡¡

  83. F.... ....

    También estoy por El Clan. Escuchen Summertimes de los Kinks, también es de la peli.

    F.... ....

    Se llama Sunny Afternoon la canción de los Kinks amigo

  84. g.... f....

    brought me "El clan".

  85. C.... P....

    Love all our music including CCR. Late 60's and early 70's

  86. M.... G....

    shadows followin mi

  87. M.... ....

    El clan

  88. M.... B....

    I can't stop moving.

  89. C.... S....

    Released August 5, 1969

    C.... S....

    NADA MAS 40 AÑOS!!! WHEN THE MUSIC WAS MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  90. S.... C....

    45 years later, CCR music kicks ass better than ever!!

    S.... C....

    They're my favorite band of all time. I wish I had more people my age to enjoy this music with.

    S.... C....

    Sundance Cassidy Right There with ya Sundance

    S.... C....

    Sundance Cassidy yessir

    S.... C....

    y lo que le falta!!! when the music was music!!

    S.... C....

    @Jack Hana l myself am 69. I remember being stationed at kincheloe afb 1969 till 1972. A buddy of mine lived 'cross the hall played ccr like there wasn't gonna be another day. Loved their music man!!!👍🎸

  91. M.... R....

    essa é pra ouvir sempre!

  92. m.... a....

    QUE TEMASOOOOO!!!!! :D

  93. J.... C....

    I love the second guitar solo: just play the same note on every beat. That takes balls.

    J.... C....

    Absolutely.

    J.... C....

    Except he overdubs on that section..so it's two of the same note on every beat lol

  94. D.... ....

    No chix6 you ain't the only lady...I'm 62 and I rock to CCr while the neighbour ladies listen to Tammy Swinet

  95. c.... b....

    hell every i get some good news it cost's me money

  96. c.... b....

    i grew up i san berdoo

  97. c.... ....

    Am I the only 32yrs old woman who love this song and all other CCR song?

    c.... ....

    But... but... aren't you 37?

    c.... ....

    Bill Lloyd got that one lol

    c.... ....

    groovy baby

    c.... ....

    chix6 23 and this is the shit

    c.... ....

    Not at all my dear. Ya just got great taste...TJ STRUSKA

  98. X.... ....

    awesome, awesome, awesome!!! this song is fucking amazing!!