Old John Sutter went to the mill site. Found a piece of shining gold. Well, he took it to the city. Where the word, like wildfire, spread. And old John Sutter soon came to wish he'd. Left that stone in the river bed. For they came like herds of locusts. Every woman, child and man.
DetailsOld John Sutter went to the mill site Found a piece of shinin' gold Well, he took it to the city Where the word like wildfire spread And old John Sutter soon came to wish he'd Left that stone in the river bed For they came like herds of locusts Every woman, child and man In their lumberin' Conestogas They left their tracks upon the land
Details"Sutter's Mill" by Dan Fogelberg explores the historical events surrounding the California Gold Rush and touches on themes of ambition, consequences, and the fleeting nature of success. The lyrics recount the story of John Sutter, who in 1848 discovered gold at his mill site, sparking a frenzy as thousands of people rushed to …
DetailsOne of those story songs is "Sutter's Mill." It is about the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill, a discovery that would change California forever. It also changed many lives and families forever. Some for good. Some for bad. Click on this YouTube link and enjoy Dan Fogelberg's "Sutter's Mill." Watch and listen.
DetailsIn the Spring of Forty-seven, So the story, it is told, Old John Sutter went to the mill site Found a piece of shining gold. Well, he took it to the city Where the word, like wildfire, spread. And old John Sutter soon came to wish he'd Left that stone in the river bed. For they came like herds of locusts Every woman, child and man In their lumbering …
DetailsFor they came like herds of locusts Every woman, child and man In their lumbering Conestogas They left their tracks upon the land. [Chorus] Some would fail and some would prosper Some would die and some would kill Some would thank the Lord for their deliverance And some would curse John Sutter's Mill. Well, they came from New York …
DetailsSutter's Mill Lyrics Sutter's Mill[00:04] Songer:Dan Fogelberg[00:29] In the spring of forty-seven'[00:36] So the story' it is told'[00:43] Old john sutter went to the mill site[00:50] Found a piece of shining gold [00:58] Well' he took it to the city[01:05] Where the word' like wildfire' spread [01:12] And old john sutter soon came to wish he'd[01:19] Left …
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