Corrina, Corrina
Corrina can you dance with me
Corrina can you dance with me
Corrina can you dance
Corrina, Corrina where you been so long
Corrina, Corrina where you been so long
I ain’t had no lovin’ since you’ve been gone
Well I love Corrina, tell the world I do
I love Corrina, tell the world I do
Just a little more loving let your heart be true
Corrina, Corrina where’d you stay last night
Corrina, Corrina where’d you stay last night
Come home this moring the sun was shinin’ bright
Corrina, Corrina is it true what they say
Corrina, Corrina is it true what they say
That you’re growing colder more and more every day
Corrina can you dance with me
Corrina can you dance with me
Corrina can you dance with me
Corrina can you dance with me
Corrina can you dance
Well I left Corrina far across the sea
I left Corrina way across the sea
You wouldn’t write no letters,
She wouldn’t talk to me
Corrina, Corrina be a pal of mine
Corrina, Corrina be a pal of mine
Oh, you got me walkin’ just to keep from cryin’
Corrina, Corrina where you been so long
Corrina, Corrina where you been so long
I ain’t had no lovin’ since you’ve been gone
Corrina, Corrina where you been so long
Corrina, Corrina where you been so long
I ain’t had no lovin’ since you’ve been gone
Corrina can you dance with me
Corrina can you dance with me
Corrina can you dance with me
Corrina can you dance with me
Corrina can you dance…
Longing and Heartache in “Corrine, Corrina”
“Corrine, Corrina” by Brooks & Dunn breathes new life into a timeless blues standard, painting a vivid picture of yearning, loss, and hope. The lyrics revolve around the persistent call for Corrina, a lover who has been absent and whose affection seems to be fading. Repetition of questions like “where you been so long” and pleas for a dance amplify the narrator’s emotional turmoil and longing. Themes of distance, miscommunication, and the pain of separation are echoed throughout, while the simple, direct language keeps the song relatable and heartfelt. The upbeat tempo contrasts with the melancholy message, enhancing the song’s bittersweet charm.
Song Credits
“Corrine, Corrina” is a traditional American blues song, and Brooks & Dunn included their rendition on their 1999 album Tight Rope. Since the original composition dates back to the early 20th century, it is considered public domain and has been covered by countless artists across genres.