{"id":"5467c3c7-b489-4561-88bf-ecc00eb384e5","title":"Holler Full of Hijinks","artist":"Alex Wilson","album":null,"year":2025,"genre":"Country/Bluegrass/Folk","duration":"3:18","lyrics":"Verse 1\nBack in the holler where the creek runs wild,\nCoal dust tickled this scrappy young child.\nMama’s cornbread sizzled, hot in the pan,\nI’d swipe a piece and then off I’d ran.\nHole in my pocket, not a dime to my name,\nChasin’ bullfrogs through the blackberry flame.\nSneakin’ apples from the neighbor’s old tree,\nThat coal camp life was a hoot for me!\n\nChorus\nOh, holler full of hijinks, wild and free,\nRunnin’ through the hills, just a kid like me!\nBanjo’s poppin’, fiddle’s skippin’ along,\nKick up your heels to this bluegrass song!\nFrom the creek to the ridge, it’s a rollickin’ spree,\nHoller full of hijinks, that’s the life for me!\n\nVerse 2\nTrain whistle hooted as it rumbled on by,\nI’d wave at the engine with a squint in my eye.\nOld mutt Rusty chased the dust in a whirl,\nTail like a propeller, givin’ it a twirl.\nCousin Sally strummed her mandolin loud,\nWe’d dance in the dirt till we drew a crowd.\nFireflies blinkin’ like a starlight show,\nThat holler kept me hoppin’, always on the go!\n\nChorus\nOh, holler full of hijinks, wild and free,\nRunnin’ through the hills, just a kid like me!\nBanjo’s poppin’, fiddle’s skippin’ along,\nKick up your heels to this bluegrass song!\nFrom the creek to the ridge, it’s a rollickin’ spree,\nHoller full of hijinks, that’s the life for me!\n\nBridge\nWhen the sun sank low and the crickets got bold,\nWe’d spin tall tales ‘bout goblins and gold.\nAin’t had much, but we had a blast,\nMakin’ memories quicker than a bobcat’s dash!\n\nVerse 3\nPatched-up britches, but I’d scamper and roam,\nBuildin’ stick forts by the old mill’s foam.\nGrandpa’s stories ‘bout a mule named Blue,\nHad us gigglin’ till the night was through.\nWe’d clap and stomp by the porch’s dim light,\nSingin’ to the stars till we got it just right.\nThat coal camp racket was a wild, fun game,\nEvery day a spark in that holler’s flame!\n\nChorus\nOh, holler full of hijinks, wild and free,\nRunnin’ through the hills, just a kid like me!\nBanjo’s poppin’, fiddle’s skippin’ along,\nKick up your heels to this bluegrass song!\nFrom the creek to the ridge, it’s a rollickin’ spree,\nHoller full of hijinks, that’s the life for me!\n\nOutro\nSo here’s to the holler and the tricks we’d play,\nHoller full of hijinks, livin’ day by day!\n(Repeat and fade) Holler full of hijinks...","notes":"Instrumentation: Banjo (Scruggs style picking), Mandolin (chop chords and melody fills), Fiddle (double stops and reels), Upright Bass (walking bassline and percussive slaps), Acoustic Guitar (rhythm and occasional fills), Harmonica (bluesy accents). \nTempo: Upbeat and driving, aiming for a lively feel. \nKey: G Major. \nVocals: Youthful and energetic lead vocal with optional harmony vocals in the chorus. \nArrangement: Focus on showcasing the instrumental virtuosity with short solos between verses and after the bridge. Consider a key change (e.g., to A Major) for the final chorus to heighten the energy. Pay attention to dynamics, building intensity throughout the song. The outro should gradually fade with repeated 'Holler full of hijinks...' vocals, possibly layered with instrumental echoes.","description":"A high-energy bluegrass tune celebrating the carefree joys of childhood in a rural Appalachian holler. 'Holler Full of Hijinks' paints a vivid picture of a bygone era with lightning-fast banjo licks, driving mandolin chops, and spirited fiddle melodies. The song evokes images of coal camp life, youthful mischief, and the simple pleasures of nature, all underscored by a bouncy upright bass and infectious handclaps. A harmonica adds color, while playful instrumental breaks highlight the virtuosity of the musicians, creating a heartwarming and toe-tapping ode to simpler times.","image_url":"https://v3.fal.media/files/koala/G-K8RCpy8mOQGXHWC-EpS.png","audio_url":"https://mxlidlmuqqztsxikjnpe.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/song-audio/8471cf64-36eb-4f5a-9b4c-7a04342118f5/HollerFullofHijinks-1751617531694.mp3","created_at":"2025-07-03T07:50:00.711+00:00"}