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Introduction
“Mockingbird” isn’t just a song—it’s a beautiful, cross-generational duet that resonates with the timeless connection between a father and his daughter. Toby Keith and his daughter Krystal bring this classic tune to life with a warmth and charm that’s both nostalgic and fresh. Their voices blend seamlessly, creating a harmony that feels like a conversation between two people who deeply understand each other—because they do.
The song itself is a cover of the well-known track originally performed by Inez and Charlie Foxx in the 1960s, later famously reimagined by Carly Simon and James Taylor. But in this version, there’s something uniquely special. Toby and Krystal inject their own personalities into the performance, turning it into a heartfelt dialogue that’s as much about their bond as it is about the music. You can almost picture them, father and daughter, sharing a microphone, exchanging smiles, and enjoying the pure joy of making music together.
What makes “Mockingbird” stand out is the playful energy and the easygoing vibe that runs throughout the song. It’s light, it’s fun, and it reminds us of those simple moments of connection that mean the most. Whether you’re familiar with the original or not, this version brings a new layer of affection and sincerity that’s hard to resist.
Listening to “Mockingbird,” you can’t help but feel the love and respect between Toby and Krystal. It’s a song that not only showcases their individual talents but also celebrates the powerful bond of family—a bond that, like the mockingbird’s song, echoes across time and generations.
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Lyrics
Mock (yeah) -ing (yeah)
Bird (yeah?) Yeah (oh, yeah)
Mockin’ bird, now
Everybody have you heard? (Have you heard)
He’s gonna buy me a mockingbird (I’m gonna buy her a mockingbird)
And if that mockingbird don’t sing (if that mockingbird don’t sing)
He’s gonna buy me a diamond ring (I’m gonna buy her a diamond ring)
And if that diamond ring don’t shine (if that diamond ring won’t shine)
Oh, sure, let’s break this heart of mine (sure this is gonna break this heart of mine)
And that’s why (yes, indeed oh)
I keep on tellin’ everybody, sayin’ (oh, yes, indeed oh)
Yea-yeah (whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa-oh-ohh) ohh-oh
hear me now, understand
(He’s gonna find me some peace of mind) I’m gonna find her some peace of mind
(And if that peace of mind won’t stay) if that peace of mind won’t stay
(I’m gonna find myself a better way) I’m gonna find myself a better way
(And if that better way ain’t so) if that better way ain’t so
(I-I-I ride with the tide and go with the flow)
(And that’s why) yes, indeed oh
(I keep on tellin’ in your ears, sayin’) oh, yes, indeed oh
Yea-yeah (whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa-oh-ohh) ohh-oh
Now move over, lemme show you how it’s done, baby
(Yeah, right, quit big leaguing me)
I said, hey, everybody have you heard? (Everybody, have you heard?)
She’s gonna buy me a mockingbird (he’s gonna buy me a mockingbird)
Yeah, if that mockingbird don’t sing (if that mockingbird don’t sing)
She’s gonna buy me a diamond ring (he’s gonna buy me a diamond ring)
And if that diamond ring won’t shine (if that diamond ain’t gonna shine)
It’ll surely break this heart of mine (it’ll surely break this heart of mine)
And that’s the reason why I keep on tellin’ everybody, sayin’
(Yea-yeah) whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa-oh-ohh (whoa-ohh-oh)
Oh, hear me now and understand (hear me now and understand)
She gonna find me some peace of mind (gonna find me some peace of mind)
Yeah, and if that peace of mind won’t stay (if that peace of mind don’t stay)
I’m just gonna get myself a better way (I’m gonna get myself a better way)
I might rise above, I might go below
Ride with the tide and go with the flow
And that’s why (that’s why) I keep on shoutin’ in your ears sayin’
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh
No, no, no, no, no, whoa-whoa, baby (ohh-oh-ohh)
Mockingbird
Yeah (yeah) I might rise above, (I might go below) go below
Ride with the tide (let’s go with the flow)
And that’s why (that’s why) I’m shoutin’ in your ears sayin’
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh