Mr. Spaceman is considered by many, to be one of the first-Counry rock songs.It was written 2 years prior to the Byrds-Sweetheart of the Rodeo album and their appearance on the Grand ole Opry.
Woke up this morning with light in my eyes and then realized, it was still dark outside.There was a light shining down from they sky--I don't know who or why.
Hey Mr. Spaceman, won't you please take me along--I won't do anything wrong, Hey Mr. Spaceman,won't you please take me along for a ride.
Woke up this morning with flies in my beard,my toothepaste was smeared--over my window they'd written my name,said so long we'll see you again.
Hey Mr. Spaceman, won't you please take me along--I won't do anything wrong,Hey Mr. Spaceman, won't you please take me along for a ride.
Words and music written by R. McGuinn.
I sing this song several times a day, on my Northern beaver line.I like to warn bears of my approach,singing is the way I do this.
I am sure if anyone heard my racket, they would think there was a mad man on the loose.But the singing has worked so far as the bears go. I haven't been charged since I started.
Tom