Your Lone Journey
God’s given us years of happiness here Now we must part And as the angels come and call for you The pangs of grief tug at my heart Oh my darling my darling My heart breaks as you take Your lone journey Oh the days will be empty the nights so long Without you my […]
Blue Railroad Train
Blue railroad train I’m goin’ down the railroad track It makes me feel so doggone blue To listen to that old smokestack Drivers a-rollin’ on Leavin’ me here behind And give me back them good old days And let me ramble down the line Blue railroad train Leavin’ me here alone You’re treatin’ me good […]
Polka on a Banjo
There’s a sweet young Miss, I love to kiss, but listen close and hear me.She’s not my only love, I have another love,and she’ll just have to share me.But she’s five foot tall, high heel and all, she already knows. She had some competition, in a composition, known as polka on an old banjo. Polka […]
I’ve Lived a Lot in My Time
I’ve lived a lot in my time (I’ve lived a lot in my time) I once had a mansion and lived in my glory But now I’m down to my last dime I had a sweetheart, but I was unfaithful Oh, I’ve lived a lot in my time I’ve fought the grim reaper down in […]
Alberta
Alberta let your hair hang low I saw her first on an April morn’ As she walked through the mist in a field of hay Her hair lit the world with it’s golden glow And the smile on her face burned my heart away Alberta let your hair hang low Alberta let your hair hang […]
I Told Them All About You
I’ve told the whippoorwill, told the daffodil how pretty you smile I’ve told them all about you I’ve told each little bird every single word, you say is worthwhile Yes I’ve told them all about you I’ve told the sun, and every star that shines above About the way, you roll your eyes, and how […]
Lincoln River
White tail deer, grazing in the meadow A partridge flies from a white spruce tree Hand in hand with mother nature Just my dog, the river and me In my home upon the river In my home upon the hill Where the wind’s my only caller Spend my days at the old sawmill Cool clean […]
How Long Have I Been Waiting On You?
How long have I been waiting for you How long have you been on your way How long has our love been decided Only forever don’t you ever go away Waiting is a game that I was getting good at Sitting and watching was becoming my style But today, I have found I can love […]
Pistol Packing Mama
Drinking beer in a cabaret and was I having fun Until one night she caught me right and now I’m on the run. Refrain Lay that pistol down, babe – lay that pistol down Pistol Packin’ Mama, lay that pistol down. She kicked out my windshield – she hit me over the head She cussed […]
Bury Me Beneath the Willow
Oh, bury me beneath the willow Under the weeping willow tree So she will know where I am sleeping And perhaps she’ll weep for me My heart is sad I am lonely For the only one I love When shall I see her oh no never ‘Til we meet in heaven above She told me […]
Rudee Down In New Orleans
She really was a beauty at the Ches Paris I smiled at her, she smiled at me A dancer in the spotlight, dancing down in New Orleans Cold black hair and ivory eyes DaVinci prob’ly paint her if he were only alive A dancer in the spotlight, dancing down in New Orleans Down to Tipatina’s […]
Hands On the Wheel
At a time when the world seems to be spinnin’ hopelessly out of control, There’s deceivers an’ believers an’ old in-betweeners, That seem to have no place to go. Well, it’s the same old song, it’s right an’ it’s wrong, An’ livin’ is just somethin’ that I do. An’ with no place to hide, I […]
Let Me Ride In Your Big Cadillac
Let me ride in your Big Cadillac Lord Jesus Let me ride in your Big Cadillac I can see the pearly gates Where the angles wait Standin’ all around your Big Cadillac Won’t you take me by the hand Lead me to the promised land And let me ride in your Big Cadillac Let me […]
Don’t Give Your Heart To A Rambler
Don’t fall in love with me darling I’m a rambler Although you’re the sweetest sweetheart in this world It’s all for your sake dear that I’m leaving Don’t give your heart to a rambler, little girl I handed you a line dear and I’m sorry You’re just a little sweeter that the rest Believe me […]
I Won’t Go Huntin’ With You Jake
Oh it’s springtime in the mountains and I’m full of mountain dew Can’t even read my catalog like I used to do I’m a sittin’ in that little shed that’s right back off the house Here comes ol’ Jake with all the hounds but he’s gonna hear me shout. I won’t go huntin’ with you […]
Cluck Old Hen
I had an old hen she had a wooden leg Best old hen that never laid an egg Laid more eggs than any hen around the barn Another drink of whiskey wouldn’t do me any harm Cluck old hen cluck and sing Ain’t seen an egg since way last Spring Cluck old hen cluck and […]
The Old Spinning Wheel
Instrumental
Yellow River
So long boy, you can take my place Got my papers, I got my pay So pack my bags, and I’ll be on my way To Yellow River Put my gun down, the war is won Fill my glass high, the time has come I’m goin’ back to the place that I love Yellow River […]
Nadine (Is it You?)
As I got on a city bus and found a vacant seat I thought I saw my future bride walkin’ up the street I shouted to the driver, “Hey conductor, you must slow down I think I see her, please let me off this bus” Nadine, honey, is that you? Oh, Nadine, honey, is that […]
Cocaine Blues (Johnny Cash version)
Here’s another song from the show that we did at Folsom Prison It’s on the album that’s out this week Called “The Cocaine Blues” Early one mornin’ while makin’ the rounds I took a shot of cocaine and I shot my woman down Went right home and I went to bed I stuck that lovin’ […]
Fiddle Tune X
Instrumental
Scotland
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East Tennessee Blues
Instrumental
Every Day Dirt
John come home all in a wonder, Rattled at the door just like thunder. “Who is that?” Mister Hendley cried, “It is my husband! You must hide!” She held the door till old man Hendley Jumping and jerking went up the chimney. John come in, looked all around, But not a soul could be found. […]