Charted at #9 on Billboard Hot 100 in December 1960, and #41 on UK Singles chart.

This song has been recorded by many artists.

It had charted once earlier in Billboard for Joe Turner in 1956 (at #41 Pop, #2 R&B).

Recorded versions and variations of "Corinna, Corinna" date back to the early 1900's.

Original Billboard review: "Peterson, who recently left RCA Victor, warbles with tenderness and showmanship on an appealing tune, based on the old public domain blues."

A Billboard Pick.

 

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Lyrics (Dylon):

Corrina, Corrina,

Gal, where you been so long?

Corrina, Corrina, Gal, where you been so long?

I been worryin' 'bout you, baby,

Baby, please come home.

I got a bird that whistles,

I got a bird that sings.

I got a bird that whistles,

I got a bird that sings.

But I ain't a-got Corrina,

Life don't mean a thing.

Corrina, Corrina,

Gal, you're on my mind.

Corrina, Corrina,

Gal, you're on my mind.

I'm a-thinkin' 'bout you, baby,

I just can't keep from crying.

#BobDylan #Folk #SingerSongwriter


Text (Peterson):

I love Corinna, tell the world I do

I love Corinna, tell the world I do

I pray at night she'd like to love me too

Corinna, Corinna

Corinna, Corinna

Corinna, Corinna

I love you so

 

Oh little darling, where you've been so long?

Oh little darling, where you've been so long?

I ain't had no lovin' since you've been gone

Corinna, Corinna

Corinna, Corinna

Corinna, Corinna

I love you so

 

I left Corinna way across the sea

Oh me, I left Corinna way across the sea

If you see Corinna send her home to me

Corinna, Corinna

Corinna, Corinna

Corinna, Corinna

I love you so

 

Corinna, Corinna

Corinna, Corinna

Corinna, Corinna

I love you so

Oh darling, don't you know

I love you so

Darling, don't you know

I love you so