I'm Just A Country Boy -

Written by Marshall Barer and Fred Hellerman (using the pseudonym Fred Brooks because he was blacklisted during the McCarthy era), the song was first recorded by Harry Belafonte as a B-side to "Hold 'Em Joe".

"Cause I'm just a country boy, money have I none But I've got silver in the stars and gold in the mornin' sun Gold in the mornin' sun" If you'd like, I can help you: Find to play it yourself. Explore other "Gentle Giant" hits by Don Williams. I'm Just A Country Boy

Williams' rendition turned the folk song into a massive country success. It became his seventh No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and spent eleven weeks on the charts. Written by Marshall Barer and Fred Hellerman (using

The song has been performed by a wide range of artists, including Sam Cooke (1960), Bobby Vinton (1966), and even Alison Krauss (2007), who titled her version "You're Just a Country Boy". Lyrics Snippet Williams' rendition turned the folk song into a

He recognizes that she is "out of his league" because she wears a diamond ring and lives a sophisticated lifestyle he cannot provide.

Rather than feeling bitter, he expresses a sincere, humble admiration. He admits he has no money, but finds richness in nature—"silver in the stars" and "gold in the mornin' sun"—and offers her the only thing he truly owns: a loving heart. Key Versions and History

The chorus perfectly encapsulates the song's central message: