About the song

**Southern Nights** is a timeless country song by the legendary Glen Campbell, released in 1971. It’s a classic piece of music that continues to resonate with audiences today, thanks to its catchy melody, soulful vocals, and evocative lyrics.

The song paints a vivid picture of the American South, capturing the region’s unique charm and allure. Campbell’s smooth vocals convey the song’s nostalgic and romantic atmosphere, drawing listeners into the heart of the story.

The arrangement is simple yet effective, with a steady rhythm and a memorable melody that lingers in the mind long after the music has faded. The instrumentation is sparse, allowing Campbell’s vocals to take center stage.

The lyrics of **Southern Nights** are filled with vivid imagery and poignant expressions of love and longing. The song’s protagonist reflects on a past relationship, filled with sweet memories and bittersweet regrets.

The song’s chorus is particularly powerful, with Campbell’s vocals soaring above the instrumental accompaniment. The lyrics express the character’s longing for the simpler times of his youth, and his desire to return to the southern nights of his past.

**Southern Nights** is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. It’s a testament to the enduring power of music and the ability of artists to capture the essence of a place and time.

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Lyrics

Southern nights
Have you ever felt a Southern night?
Free as a breeze
Not to mention the trees
Whistlin’ tunes that you know and love so
Southern nights
Just as good even when you close your eyes
I apologize
To anyone who can truly say
That he has found a better way
Southern skies
Have you ever noticed Southern skies? (In southern skies)
Its precious beauty lies
Just beyond the eye it goes running through your soul
Like the stories told of old
Old man
He and his dog, that walk the old land
Every flower touched his cold hand
As he slowly walked by
Weepin’ willows would cry for joy, joy
Feel so good
Feel so good, it’s frightening
Wish I could
Stop this world from fighting
Mysteries
Like this and many others in the trees
Blow in the night
In the Southern skies
Southern nights
They feel so good, it’s frightening
Wish I could (Southern nights)
Stop this world from fighting
Southern skies
Have you ever noticed?

By Tam Le