Lyric discussion by defunct 

Don't know what's supposedly going on in the courthouse, but I don't think that matters. In small American towns the Courthouse is usally the center of the community. Often times an outdoor concert for social gathering takes place on the courthouse steps. If you live in a city of more than say... 30,000 this notion might seem upsurd, but in rural America this is commonplace.

Like much of CCR this song exemplifies small town America and it's just local boys playing music over by the courthouse. A small crowd gathers and listens. That's all. It's not random lyrics... CCR is describing the scene and mood. Great song.

@defunct Hi fella... I am a brazilian CCRs follower and I have some dificults to understand some words. Ex. Whats a Kalamazzo ? I think is a kind of musical instrument.. Am I right ?

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