Apalachicola Doin’ Time

By Dale Crider

Lyrics:
When she leaves the dam at Chattahoochee 
Winding in a southern flow 
Easy on her way — another night and day 
She’ll finally reach the Gulf of Mexico
Apalachicola River Water 
In veins of our land 
Alligators in her swampy borders 
Are a part of nature’s plan 
Give the word to protect her 
Call the technical sector 
Soften up the cry to drain the swampland dry 
Apalachicola let her wind 
Apalachicola strong in mind 
Apalachicola flowin’ fine–Lord 
Apalachicola doin’ time
So as we turn the page of natural history 
She’s windin’ in a southern flow 
Nursin’ in her waves 
The oysters in the bays 
This is just a part of nature’s role 
(Chorus)
© Dale Crider, Used with permission

Biography:

Dale Crider, a retired wildlife biologist, has been an education specialist for the Florida Game and Water Fish Commission for more than three decades. As both singer and biologist, Dale has spent his life convincing people that Florida wildlife habitats, and the plants and animals dependent on them, should be diligently preserved. Learn more about Dale by clicking here.