Discover the story of the song > Born On The Bayou – Creedence Clearwater Revival

The song is about a man reminiscing about his childhood experiences growing up on the bayou with his father telling him to be careful of the dangers of the world. He remembers running around with his dog, chasing hodoos. He wishes he could go back to the bayou with a partner and ride a freight train to New Orleans. The chorus repeats that he was "born on the bayou."