The Lefty Frizzell Saginaw Michigan song was released in 1964. This song was Lefty Frizzell’s sixth and final number one on the U.S. country chart starting March 7, 1964. Saginaw, Michigan” spent four weeks at #1 and a total of 23 weeks on the country chart.
“Saginaw, Michigan” is a classic country song that tells the story of a man who leaves his home in Texas to find work in Saginaw, Michigan. Watch the live performance video and see the written lyrics below.
Lefty Frizzell Saginaw Michigan Live Video
This song was written by Bill Anderson.
Lefty Frizzell Saginaw Michigan Lyrics
I was born in Saginaw, Michigan
I grew up in a house on Saginaw Bay
My dad was a poor, hard-working Saginaw fisherman
Too many times he came home with too little pay
I loved a girl in Saginaw, Michigan
The daughter of a wealthy, wealthy man
But he called me that son of a Saginaw fisherman
And not good enough to claim his daughter’s hand
Now I’m up here in Alaska, looking around for gold
Like a crazy fool I’m digging in this frozen ground so cold
But with each new day I pray I’ll strike it rich and then
I’ll go back home and claim my love in Saginaw, Michigan
I wrote my love in Saginaw, Michigan
I said honey I’m coming home please wait for me
And you can tell your dad I’m coming back a richer man
I hit the biggest strike in Klondike history
Her dad met me in Saginaw, Michigan
He gave me a great big party with champagne
Then he said son you wise young ambitious man
Will you sell your father-in-law your Klondike claim
Now he’s up there in Alaska digging in the cold, cold ground
The greedy fool is looking for the gold I never found
It serves him right and no one here is missing him
Least of all the newlyweds of Saginaw, Michigan
We’re the happiest man and wife in Saginaw, Michigan
He’s ashamed to show his face in Saginaw, Michigan
“Saginaw, Michigan” is a timeless country classic that has stood the test of time. Its universal themes of love, loneliness, and home resonate with listeners of all generations. Lefty Frizzell’s soulful voice and the song’s beautiful melody make it a must-listen for any fan of classic country music. Remember to “share” the Lefty Frizzell Saginaw Michigan song with other Country Music fans.
