Page type: lyric reference
Artist: The Mountain Goats
Canonical path: /the-mountain-goats/song-for-john-davis
Related lyric paths: 6
Lyric guide
Song For John Davis
Read Song For John Davis lyrics by The Mountain Goats on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
Song For John Davis
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
the day we set sail from england
the wind behind us was fair
the day we set sail from england
there were smiling faces everywhere
and the snow came down on new hampshire today
and the snow came down on new hampshire today
the day we put the grain into the ground
there were smiling faces all around
and underneath the trees we planted when we landed
when i was a child
i spoke with the language of a child
but when i became a man, i put away childish things
and the snow came down on new hampshire today
and the snow came down on new hampshire today
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "Song For John Davis"?
The Mountain Goats performs "Song For John Davis", and this lyric page sits inside the The Mountain Goats catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "Song For John Davis"?
Yes. The related section below points to Standard Bitter Love Song #1 and There Will Be No Divorce with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by The Mountain Goats?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through The Mountain Goats's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on Song For John Davis yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.