BASHAGUA SUNCHA (THE CART PULLER)
Music and Lyrics by Shoukichi Kina
Arranged by Shoukichi Kina

Pulling a cart, where you goin’, where you goin’?
From the mountain I’m carrying firewood, peacefully
Making friends with Saburo, the horse
Giddyup, Giddyup
Whippin’ its hind, Giddyup
My heart’s impatient, it’s in a hurry, Giddyup
Calm down, calm down or you won’t get there

A pail on your head, where you goin’, where you goin’?
To sell fish in town,
I’m in a hurry, Giddyup
Fish for sale!
Octopus, mackerel and snapper
You better buy now or they’ll be gone
Look! They’re all gone

A pig on your shoulder, where you goin’, where you goin’?
Today’s a celebration for 88-year-olds*
I’m gonna’ cook with Taro, my neighbor
Don’t squeal, don’t squeal, little pig
If you squeal, we can’t celebrate
Don’t squeal, don’t squeal, just calm down

A bamboo basket on your shoulder, where you goin’, where you goin’?
I’m on my way to pick sweet potatoes in the field
That’s our supper tonight
Working hard, working hard
For my kids waiting at home
I’m working hard, working hard

*Important year at which one gains “permanent age”, and receives presents including a red seat cushion

From the vinyl single on Champloose, Inc.
©1977 Shinko Music Publishing Co., Ltd.
®Champloose Inc.

Shoukichi Kina: vocals and guitar
Sachiko Kina: backing vocals
Yaeko Inamine: backing vocals
Tsuyoshi Matayoshi: sanshin
Shinsei Isa: bass
Yasukazu Touyama: drums