Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, tremble
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they nailed him to the cross?
Were you there when they nailed him to the cross?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, tremble
Were you there when they nailed him to the cross?
Were you there when they raised him from the dead?
Were you there when they raised him from the dead?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, tremble
Were you there when they raised him from the dead?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, tremble
From the great Atlantic Ocean to the wide Pacific shore
From the queen of flowing mountains to the Southbell by the shore
She's mighty tall and handsome and known quite well by all
She's a combination on the Wabash Cannonball
She came down from Birmingham one cold December day
As she rolled into the station you could hear all the people say
"There's a girl from Tennessee, she's long and she's tall
She came down from Birmingham on the Wabash Cannonball"
Our eastern states are dandy so the people always say
From New York to St. Louis and Chicago by the way
From the hills of Minnesota where the rippling waters fall
No changes can be taken on the Wabash Cannonball
Here's to daddy Claxton may his name forever stand
And always be remembered round the courts of Alabam
His earthly race is over and the curtains round him fall
We'll carry home to victory on the Wabash Cannonball
Listen to the jingle the rumble and the roar
As she glides along the woodland through the hills and by the shore
Hear the mighty rush of the engine, hear the lonesome hoboes call
I was standing by my window
On a cold and cloudy day
When I saw the hearse come rolling
To carry mother away
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, Lord, by and by?
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky, Lord, in the sky
I said to the undertaker
"Undertaker, please drive slow
For this lady, you are hauling
Lord, I hate to see her go"
I will follow close behind her
Try to hold up and be brave
But I could not hide my sorrow
When they laid her in her grave
Went back home and home was lonesome
Since my mother, she had gone
Found my brothers, sisters crying
What a home so sad and lone
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, Lord, by and by?
There's a better home awaiting
Why don't you love me like you used to do
How come you treat me like a worn out shoe
My hair's still curly and my eyes are still blue
Why don't you love me like you used to do
Ain't had no lovin' like a huggin' and a kissin' in a long long while
We don't get nearer further or closer than a country mile
Why don't you spark like you used to do
And say sweet nothings like you used to coo
I'm the same old trouble that you've always been through
Why don't you love me like you used to do
[ harmonica - fiddle ]
Well why don't you be just like you used to be
How come you find so many faults with me
Somebody's changed so let me give you a clue
Why don't you love me like you used to do
Ain't had no lovin' like a huggin' and a kissin' in a long long while
We don't get nearer further or closer than a country mile
Why don't you say things you used to say
What makes you treat me like a piece of clay
My hair's still curly and my eyes are still blue
When the road is rocky
And you're carrying a load
Wait for the light to shine
If you find your friendless
On that weary lonesome road
Wait for the light to shine
Wait for the light to shine, shine, shine
Wait for the light to shine
Pull yourself together
Keep on looking for the sign
Wait for the light to shine
Don't forget your brother
As you travel through the land
Wait for the light to shine
He may be in trouble
And may need a helping hand
Wait for the light to shine
Wait for the light to shine, shine, shine
Wait for the light to shine
Never give up hope
Or cast your pearls before the swine
Wait for the light to shine
Don't let trouble fool you
And your sin will all be gone
Wait for the light to shine
Don't forget it's darkest
Just before the break of dawn
Wait for the light to shine
Wait for the light to shine, shine, shine
Wait for the light to shine
Keep these words before you
As you walk the narrow line
The news is out all over town
That you've been seen a running round
I know that I should leave
But then I just can't go you win again
This heart of mine could never see
What everybody knew but me
Just trusting you was my great sin
What can I do you win again
I'm sorry for your victim now
'Cause soon his head like mine will bow
He'll give his heart but all in vain
And someday soon you win again
You have no heart, you have no shame
You take true love and give the blame
I guess that I should not complain
Oh you tell me that you love me
Yes, you tell me that you care
That tomorrow we'll be married
But tomorrow's never there
Oh, tomorrow never comes
No, tomorrow never comes
Now you tell me that you love me
But tomorrow never comes
Many weeks now have I waited
Many long nights have I cried
Just to see that happy morning
When I'd have you by my side
So tomorrow I'll be leaving
Yes, tomorrow I'll be gone
Oh, tomorrow you'll be weeping
But tomorrow never comes
Oh, tomorrow never comes
No, tomorrow never comes
Now you tell me that you love me
I'll pretend I'm free from sorrow make believe that wrong is right
Your wedding day will be tomorrow but there'll be no teardrops tonight
Why oh why should you desert me are you doing this for spite
If you only want to hurt me then there'll be no teardrops tonight
[ guitar - harmonica ]
I'll believe that you still love me when you wear your veil of white
But you think that you're above me so there'll be no teardrops tonight
Shame oh shame for what you're doing other's arms will hold you tight
1.What a beautiful thought I am thinking
Concerning a great speckled bird
Remember her name is recorded
On the pages of God's Holy Word.
2. All the other birds are flocking 'round her
And she is despised by the squad
But the great speckled bird in the Bible
Is one with the great church of God.
3. All the other churches are against her
They envy her glory and fame
They hate her because she is chosen
And has not denied Jesus' name.
4. Desiring to lower her standard
They watch every move that she makes
They long to find fault with her teachings
But really they find no mistake.
5. She is spreading her wings for a journey
She's going to leave by and by
When the trumpet shall sound in the morning
She'll rise and go up in the sky.
6. In the presence of all her despisers
With a song never uttered before
She will rise and be gone in a moment
Till the great tribulation is o'er.
7. I am glad I have learned of her meekness
I am proud that my name is on her book
For I want to be one never fearing
The face of my Savior to look.
8. When He cometh descending from heaven
On the cloud that He writes in His Word
I'll be joyfully carried to meet Him
On the wings of that great speckled bird.
They gave him his orders at Monroe, Virginia
Sayin', "Steve, you're way behind time
This is not 38 but it's old 97
You must put her into Spencer on time"
He looked round and said to his black, greasy fireman
Shovel on a little more coal
And when we cross that White Oak Mountain
You can watch old 97 roll
It's a mighty rough road from Lynchburg to Danville
With a line on a three mile grade
It was on that grade that he lost his air brakes
And see what a jump we made
He was goin' down the grade making ninety miles an hour
When his whistle began to a scream
He was found in the wreck with his hand on the throttle
And scalded to death by the steam
So come all you ladies, you must take a warning
From this time on and learn
Never speak harsh words to your true loving husband
We live in two different worlds, dear, that's why we're so far apart
You made the world out of vows that are broken
I built the world in my heart
Everyone here tried to warn me, you were just playing a game
I told them all we were meant for each other
I thought our worlds were the same
If you stay over in your world, oh, how my poor heart will pine
Darling, one day when your memories wander
Won't you come over to mine?
We live in two different worlds, dear, my world is honest and true
Sweetheart, remember when your world gets lonely
There is a house in New Orleans they call the Rising Sun
It's been the ruin of many poor boy and me oh Lord poor one
Go to tell my youngest brother not to do as I have done
Who shuned that house in New Orleans they call the Rising Sun
[ fiddle ]
Go fill the glasses to the brim and let the drinks go marry around
We'll drink to the half of a rounder poor boy who goes from town to town
The only thing a rounder needs is a suitcase and a trunk
The only time he is satisfied is when he's on a drunk
[ harmonica ]
So shun that house in New Orleans they call the Rising Sun
How many times have you heard someone say
If I had his money I would do things my way?
But little they know that's so hard to find
One rich man in ten with a satisfied mind
Once I was willing in fortune and fame
Everything that I dreamed for to get a start in life's game
But suddenly it happened, I lost every dime
But I'm richer by far with a satisfied mind
Money can't buy back your youth when you're old
Or a friend when you're lonely or a love that's grown cold
The wealthiest person is a pauper at times
Compared to the man with a satisfied mind
When life has ended, my time has run out
My friends and my loved ones, I'll leave there's no doubt
But one thing for certain when it comes my time
Jole Blon Delta flower you're my darling you're my sunshine
Oh I love you darling forever I love you promise I'll always be true
Oh ho ho ah ha ha
[ fiddle ]
In the evening in the shadows I'll be waiting in Louisinna
And when I hear your sweet voice I'll rejoice I'm so happy
I'm saving my kisses for you
Oh ho ho ah ha ha
[ harmonica ]
Jole Blon Cajun angel let me tell you that I love you
In the springtime you promised that we would be married
And I'm waiting still waiting for you
Oh ho ho ah ha ha
[ dobro ]
When your hair turns to silver I'll still call you Delta flower
Pretty Blond I still love you I love you I promise
And I'm patiently waiting for you
I wanna hear it again
Just the way it was back then
When my mama sang to me
It was love and harmony
In that old time sunshine song
With the mellowing of years
We look back and see the tears
With happy times and ties that made us strong
We all worked in the fields
It was love and it was real
Like an old time sunshine song
I wanna hear it again
Just the way it was back then
When my mama sang to me
It was love and harmony
In that old time sunshine song
I don't get back much these days
Since mama passed away
It's still the place I feel that I belong
So I go there in my mind hoping, Lord
That I might find that old time sunshine song
I wanna hear it again
Just the way it was back then
When my mama sang to me
It was love and harmony
In that old time sunshine song
I wanna hear it again
Just the way it was back then
When my mama sang to me
It was love and harmony
No one will ever know my heart is breaking
Although a million teardrops start to flow
I'll cry myself to sleep and wake up smiling
I'll miss you but no one will ever know
I'll tell them we grew tired of each other
And realize our dreams could never be
I'll even make believe I never loved you
Then no one will ever know the truth but me
No one will ever know how much I'm pining
Each time the past comes back to haunt me so
No one will ever see the tears I'm hiding
You've hurt me but no one will ever know
I'll tell them I've found true love with another
That I was glad the day you set me free
I'll even make believe I never loved you
I know not where on earth to find you I know not how or where to start
I only know I'm here without you I've got pins and needles in my heart
The days and nights are growing longer since first you said that we must part
I only know I can't forget you with these pins and needles in my heart
[ guitar ]
I always see your face before me your smile is heaven's work of art
But now you're smiling at another and there's pins and needles in my heart
[ accordion ]
Sometime somewhere we'll meet again dear and love will make the teardrops start
Someday you'll know how long I've waited with these pins and needles in my heart
[ guitar ]
I only know I can't forget you with these pins and needles in my heart
Low and lonely sad and blue
Thinking only of little you
Always trying to keep from crying
I'm low and lonely over you
Do you miss me? Say you do
Tell me darlin', tell me true
Do you yearn dear will you return dear?
I'm low and lonely over you
Low and lonely, weary, too
You're the only, true love I knew
Don't be long, dear, you know it's wrong, dear
I'm low and lonely over you
Low and lonely sad and blue
Thinking only of little you
Always trying to keep from crying
Today, I passed you on the street and my heart fell at your feet
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you
Somebody else stood by your side and he looked so satisfied
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you
A picture from the past came slowly stealing
As I brushed your arm and walked so close to you
Then suddenly, I got that old time feeling
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you
It's hard to know another's lips will kiss you
And hold you just the way I used to do
Oh, heaven only knows how much I miss you
Hear that lonesome whippoorwill, he sounds too blue to fly
The midnight train is whinin' low, I'm so lonesome I could cry
I've never seen a night so long when time goes crawlin' by
The moon just went behind a cloud to hide its face and cry
Did you ever see a Robin weep when leaves began to die?
That means he's lost the will to, live I'm so lonesome I could cry
The silence of a falling star, lights up a purple sky
There were no loved one to weep over her
Not a tear did I see shed
For the lady they pulled from that muddy old river
No one ever came to claim their dead
She lay on the cold marble slab at the marque
Thousands viewed her but none knew her name
They will lay her to rest in Potter's Field tomorrow
She will lay there unloved and unclaimed
Inside the purse that she clutched in her hand
A note written, 'Blame no one but me'
As I looked in her faced I couldn't help but think
Who did you say it was brother?
Who was it who fell by the way?
When whiskey and blood run together
Did you hear anyone pray?
I didn't hear nobody pray, dear brother
I didn't hear nobody pray
I heard the crash on the highway
But I didn't hear nobody pray
When I heard the crash on the highway
I knew what it was from the start
I went to the scene of destruction
And a picture was stamped on my heart
There was whiskey and blood all together
Mixed with glass where they lay
Death played her hand in destruction
But I didn't hear nobody pray
I didn't hear nobody pray, dear brother
I didn't hear nobody pray
I heard the crash on the highway
But I didn't hear nobody pray
I wish I could change this sad story
That I am now telling you
But there is no way I can change it
For somebody's life is now through
Their soul has been called by the Master
They died in a crash on the way
And I heard the groans of the dying
But I didn't hear nobody pray
I didn't hear nobody pray, dear brother
I didn't hear nobody pray
I heard the crash on the highway
Your cheating heart will make you weep you'll cry and cry and try to sleep
But sleep won't come the whole night through your cheating heart will tell on you
When tears come down like falling rain you'll toss around and call my name
You'll walk the floor the way I do your cheating heart will tell on you
[ harmonica ]
Your cheating heart will pine someday and crave the love you threw away
The time will come when you'll be blue your cheating heart will tell on you
I was dancing with my darling to the Tennessee Waltz
When an old friend, I happened to see
I introduced him to my loved one and while they were dancing
My friend stole my sweetheart from me
I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
Only you know how much I have lost
Yes, I lost my little darling the night they were playing
That beautiful Tennessee Waltz
I was dancing with my darling to the Tennessee Waltz
When an old friend, I happened to see
I introduced him to my loved one and while they were dancing
My friend stole my sweetheart from me
I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
Only you know how much I have lost
Yes, I lost my little darling the night they were playing
Don't let me cross over love's cheating line
I'm tempted, my darling, to steal you away
Don't let me cross over, stay out of my way
You know that I love you and I'm not the stealing kind
But I'm faced with heartaches at love's cheating line
Don't let me cross over love's cheating line
You belong to another and can never be mine
I know one step closer would be Heaven divine
Don't let me cross over love's cheating line
I've tried to forget you but what else can I do
When your eyes keep saying that you love me too
I know if I lose you, not a dream will be left
I don't want to cheat, dear, but I can't help myself
The sun is in the west, while I [Incomprehensible]
The stillness of the night draws nigh
Alone and lonesome too, I'm thinkin' just of you
Dreamin' of the days gone by
Wonder if you still love me
Wonder if you're still true
Wonder if I found you broken
Wonder is all I do
When darkness hides the day and you're still far away
I'm longing for you, dear, just you?
I'm longing dream of light when day will break the night
Bringing back those days with you
Now that you're away, in dreams I hear you say
Darling, dear, you know I love you
I then did not refuse in dreams but they're not true
Lonesome thought of days with you
Wonder if you still love me
Wonder if you're still true
Wonder if I found you broken
You were there in my arms alone in the moonlight
The trees played the waltz of the wind
It was there that I knew, I'd love you forever
We danced to the waltz of the wind
The stars up above you looked down in your eyes
And told me the night would never end
Now I'm dreaming of you till we meet tomorrow
And dance to the waltz of the wind
You were there in my arms alone in the moonlight
The trees played the waltz of the wind
It was there that I knew, I'd love you forever
We danced to the waltz of the wind
The stars up above you looked down in your eyes
And told me the night would never end
Now I'm dreaming of you till we meet tomorrow
Oh, the people would come from far away
Dance all night till the break of day
When the caller hollered do-se-do
We knew Uncle Pen was ready to go
Late in the evening 'bout sundown
High on the hill and above the town
Uncle Pen played the fiddle and, oh, how it would ring
You could hear it talk, you could hear it sing
He played an old tune called 'Soldier's Joy'
And the one they called 'Boston Boy'
And the greatest of all was 'Jenny Lind'
To me that's where the fiddlin' began
Late in the evening 'bout sundown
High on the hill and above the town
Uncle Pen played the fiddle and, oh, how it would ring
You could hear it talk, you could hear it sing
I'll never forget that mournful day
When Uncle Pen was called away
Hang up his fiddle, they hang up his bow
They know it was time for him to go
Late in the evening 'bout sundown
High on the hill and above the town
Uncle Pen played the fiddle and, oh, how it would ring
It was on one Monday morning
About one o'clock
When that great Titanic
Began to reel and rock
People began to scream and cry
Saying, oh, Lord, we're going to die
It was sad when that great ship went down
It was sad when that great ship went down
It was sad when that great ship went down
Husbands and their wives, little children lost their lives
It was sad when that great ship went down
When building that great ship
They said what they would do
They said that they could build a ship
That water would not go through
God with power in his hand
Showed the world it could not stand
It was sad when that great ship went down
When that great ship left England
She was making for the shores
When the rich declared
They would not ride with the poor
So they put the poor below
And they were the first to go
It was sad when that great ship went down
It was sad when that great ship went down
It was sad when that great ship went down
Husbands and their wives, little children lost their lives
I know not where on earth to find you
I know not how or when to start
I only know, I'm here without you
I've got pins and needles in my heart
The days and night are growing longer
Since first you said that we must part
I only know, I can't forget you
With these pins and needles in my heart
I always see your face before me
Your smile is heaven's work of art
But now you're smiling at another
And there's pins and needles in my heart
Sometime, somewhere, we'll meet again, dear
Then love will make the teardrops start
Someday you'll know, how long I've waited
You left me baby a year ago
But I still love you, I'm mourning low
Lord I'm blue and so down hearted
That lonesome old river's my home
I bought you diamonds, fine clothes to wear
Spent all of my money but you don't care
Lord I'm blue and so down hearted
That lonesome old river's my home
It's stormy weather, the sun won't shine
If you don't love me stay out of my mind
Lord I'm blue and so down hearted
That lonesome old river's my home
It makes no difference where I may roam
I'll always love you, honey, come back home
Lord I'm blue and so down hearted
That lonesome old river's my home
Going down to the river, honey don't you weep
Going to drown my troubles where it's cold and deep
Lord I'm blue and so down hearted
That big eight wheeler rolling down the track
Means your true lovin' daddy ain't coming back
I'm movin' on I'll soon be gone
You were flying too high for my little old sky so I'm movin' on
That big loud whistle as it blew and blew
Said hello to the Southland we're coming to you
We're movin' on oh hear my song
You had the laugh on me so I've set you free and I'm movin' on
[ banjo ]
Mister fireman won't you please listen to me
I've got a pretty woman in Tennessee
Keep movin' me on keep rollin' on
So shovel the coal let the black smoke roll keep rollin' me on
[ fiddle ]
I warned you baby from time to time
But you just wouldn't listen or pay me no mind
I'm movin' on I'm rollin' on
You broken your vow and it's all over now so I'm movin' on
But some day baby when you've had your play
You're gonna want your daddy but your daddy will say
Keep movin' on stayed away too long
Your love is colder than a foggy river flowing o'er a heart of stone
You left me stranded on this foggy river drifting helpless and alone
Can't escape this broken heart of mine there's no freedom anymore
Oh Heaven, help me on this foggy river help me find the distant shore
There's no tomorrow on this foggy river only memories linger on
A mist of sorrow chills this foggy river everything I love is gone
Always knew some day you'd let me down, I've got troubles on my mind
When the warship's left Manila
Sailing proudly o'er the sea deep blue sea
Many sailors hearts were filled with sad regret
Looking backward to this Island
Where they spent such happy hours, happy hours
Making love to every pretty girl they've met
Well up stopped a little sailor
With his pride eyes all aglow, all aglow
Saying take a look at my girl's photograph
Then the sailors gathered ?round him
Just to look upon her face smiling face
And he said I love my Filipino baby
She's my Filipino baby
She's my treasure and my pet loving pet
Her teeth are bright and pearly
And her hair as black as jet
Her lips are sweet as honey
And her heart is true, I know true, I know
She's my darling little dark eyed Filipino
In a little rustic cottage
In the port of Philippines, Philippines
Dwells a pretty little maiden all alone
And she's thinking of her darling
Who is far across the sea deep blue sea
And her heart beats true for him and him alone
Then one day he whispered darling
I've come back from Caroline, South Caroline
I've come back to claim the only girl I love
Then that night there was a wedding a
S the ships crew gathered round all around
And he wed his little Filipino baby
She's my Filipino baby
Rock away my troubles rock away my cares
I rock my way to heaven in that easy rockin' chair
I feel just as wealthy as a millionaire
When I get back to Dixie in that easy rockin' chair
Everyone your neighbor welcome on the mat
Just sittin', doin', nothin' and not too much of that
Thumbing through the good book thinking of a prayer
Oh, I can get the liftin' in that easy rockin' chair
Rockin' free and easy time a going by
And neath that evening paper till I swat this pesty fly
There I go a dozin' guess it's in the air
I gotta do some dreaming in that easy rockin' chair
BE HONEST WITH ME
(D) Be honest with me dear, what-(G) ever you (D) do
Remember you're (A7) mine dear, so always be (D) true
Wherever you wander, on (G) land or on (D) sea
If you really (A7) love me, be honest with (D) me
(D) My poor heart would break dear, if (G) you were un-(D) true
Asleep or a-(A7) wake dear, I'll dream about (D) you
Oh, you are my darlin', you're (G) all that I (D) see
If you really (A7) love me, be honest with (D) me
inst break
(D) Someday I'll return dear, and (G) make you my (D) own
And how I will (A7) yearn dear, when I'm all a-(D) lone
I'll never forget dear, your (G) sweet memo-(D) ry
If you really (A7) love me, be honest with (D) me
(D) Be honest with me dear, what-(G) ever you (D) do
Remember you're (A7) mine dear, so always be (D) true
Wherever you wonder, on (G) land or on (D) sea
If you really (A7) love me, be honest with (D) me
There's a book in the Bible twas writter by John
It's called Revelation the new light of dawn
And it tells of a kingdom he found in a prayer
And a hundred and forty four thousand were there
They were save from bandage and shackles of hurt
They were dressed in white robe and found a new word
They were true Christian mortals like you and like me
But a hundred and forty four thousand were free
[ harmonica ]
Just a hundred and forty four thousand to sing
And to shout hallelujah and praise to the king
Oh my brother be careful and never do wrong
And you may learn the words of that beautiful song
Every night to my Maker I solemnly pray
That my name will be added and someday there may
Be a hundred and forty four thousand and one
The sweetest songs belong to lovers in the gloaming
The sweetest days are the days that used to be
The saddest words I ever heard were words of parting
When you said, "Sweetheart, remember me"
Remember me when the candle lights are gleaming
Remember me at the close of a long long day
It would be so sweet when all alone I'm dreaming
Just to know you still remember me
You told me once that, "You were mine alone forever
And I was yours till the end of eternity"
But all our vows are broken now and we will never
Be the same except in memory
A brighter face may take my place when we're apart dear
A sweeter smile and a love more bold and free
But in the end fair weather friends may break your heart dear
If they do, sweetheart, remember me
Remember me when the candle lights
[G] A Prodigal son once [C] strayed from his [G] father
To travel a land of [A] hunger and [D] pain
And [G] now I can see the [C] end of my [G] journey
I'm going to [D] heaven a-[G] gain.
I leave you the day, to help all your neighbors
I leave you the night, to solemnly pray
So try to repent and ask for forgiveness
We'll meet up in heaven, someday.
Goodbye to this world, with all its sorrows
Goodbye to the fields, that I used to roam
I'm going away where, life is eternal
My Shepherd is callin me home.
From out of the sky, He's coming to meet me
To wash all my sins and call me His own
His servants will bring, a ring for my finger
Why do you treat me as if I were only a friend?
What have I done that has made you so different and cold?
Sometimes I wonder if you'll be contented again
Will you be happy when you are withered and old?
I cannot offer you diamonds or mansions so fine
I cannot offer you the clothes that your young body crave
But if you'll say that you long to forever be mine
Think of the heartache the tears and the sorrow you'll save
When you grow weary and tired of another one's gold
When you are weary, remember this letter, my own
Don't try to answer though I've suffered anguish untold
If you don't love me, I wish you would leave me alone
While I am writing this letter I think of the past
And of the promises that you are breaking so free
But from this world I shall soon say my farewell at last
Goodbye, my love, it's time to go I heard a silver trumpet blow
It's calling me to fight the foe and so goodbye, my love
The world is ours to wander free 'neath Heaven up above
Goodbye, my love, it's time to go
Goodbye, my love, now don't you cry, we'll be together by and by
We'll keep ol' glory waving high and so don't cry my love
No matter where on earth I'd go, it's you, I'm thinking of
In a vine covered shack in the mountains
Bravely fighting the battle of time
Is a dear one who's weathered life's sorrow
It's that silver haired daddy of mine
If I could recall all the heartaches
Dear old daddy I've caused you to bear
If I could erase the lines from your face
And bring back the gold to your hair
If God would but grant me the power
Just to turn back the pages of time
I'd give all I own if I could but atone
To that silver haired daddy of mine
I know it's too late dear old daddy
To repay for the sorrows and cares
But dear mother is waiting in heaven
Just to comfort and solace you there
If I could recall all the heartaches
Dear old daddy I've caused you to bear
If I could erase the lines from your face
I was born in Dixie in a boomer?s shack
Just a little old shanty by a railroad track
The hummin? of the drivers was my lullaby
And a freight train whistle taught me how to cry
I?ve got the freight train blues, Lordy, Lordy, Lordy
Got ?em in the bottom of my ramblin? shoes
And when that whistle blows, I?ve gotta go
Oh Lordy, guess I?m never gonna lose
The mean old freight train blues
Now my pappy was a fireman and my mammy dear
Was the only daughter of an engineer
My sister married a brakeman and it ain?t no joke
Now it?s a shame the way she keeps a good man broke
I?ve got the freight train blues, Lordy, Lordy, Lordy
Got ?em in the bottom of my ramblin? shoes
And when that whistle blows, I?ve gotta go
Oh Lordy, guess I?m never gonna lose
Life is like a mountain railroad with an engineer that's brave
We must make the run successful, from the cradle to the grave
Watch the curves, the hills, the tunnels never falter, never quail
Keep your hand upon the throttle and your eye upon the rail
Blessed Savior Thou wilt guide us till we reach that blissful shore
Where the angels wait to join us in God's praise forevermore
As you roll across the trestle spanning Jordan's swelling tide
You behold the Union Depot into which your train will glide
There'll you meet the superintendent, God, the father, God, the son
With the hearty joyous plaudit weary pilgrim welcome home
Blessed Savior Thou wilt guide us till we reach that blissful shore
I love you because you understand, dear
Every single thing I try to do
You're always there to lend a helping hand, dear
I love you most of all because you're you
No matter what the world may say about me
I know, your love will always see me through
I love you for the way you never doubt me
But most of all I love you 'cause you're you
I love you because my heart is lighter
Every time I'm walking by your side
I love you because the future's brighter
The door to happiness you've opened wide
No matter what the world may say about me
I know, your love will always see me through
I love you for a hundred thousand reasons
Just as far as I can remember she'll remain the rose of my heart
Mom took sick along in December February brought us broken heart
The reason we've not called the family reunion we knew she wouldn't be there
But since we've thought it all over mama we know that your spirit is there
Oh no I can't forget the hours you're the onlyest mom and sweeter than the flowers
No no there's no need to bother cause without you now would only hurt father
Oh no mama we'll never forget you someday we'll meet you up there
[ harmonica ]
You looked so sweet we all were together brother and I close to dad
Oh mama as I passed by your coffin I didn't want to remember you dead
They all gathered round I stared at their faces all heads were bowed mighty low
That was one time we all had to face it though it hurt us so bad you know
Candy kisses wrapped in paper
Mean more to you than any of mine
Candy kisses wrapped in paper
You'd rather have them any old time
You don't mean it when you whisper
Those sweet love words in my ear
Candy kisses wrapped in paper
Mean more to you than mine do dear
I build a castle out of dreams, dear
I thought that you were building one too
Now my castles all have fallen
And I am left alone and blue
Once my heart was filled with gladness
Now there's sadness only tears
Candy kisses wrapped in paper
(He's the Streamlined Cannonball)
A long steel rail a short crosstie I'm on my way back home
I'm on the train the king of them all the Streamlined Cannonball
Oh she climbs along like a cannonball like a star on its heavenly flight
This lonesome sound of the whistle you love as she travels through the night
Her headlight gleams out into the night her firebox flash you see
The blinds I ride and the lights I love are home sweet home to me
Oh she climbs along...
(The lonesome sound of the whistle you love the Streamlined Cannonball)
I can see the smile of an engineer although he's old and gray
A contented heart he awaits back home of the Streamlined Cannonball
In the twilight glow, I see her
Blue eyes crying in the rain
As we kissed goodbye and parted
I knew we'd never meet again
Love is like a dying ember
Only memories remain
Through the ages, I'll remember
Blue eyes crying in the rain
Now my hair has turned to silver
All my life I've loved in vain
I can see her star in heaven
Blue eyes crying in the rain
Someday when we meet up yonder
We'll stroll hand in hand again
In a land that knows no parting
Come and listen into a radio station where the mighty hosts of heaven sing
Turn your radio on turn your radio on
If you want to hear the songs of Zion coming from the land of endless spring
Get in touch with God turn your radio on
Turn your radio on turn your radio on and listen to the music in the air
Turn your radio on heaven's glory share
Turn the lights down low and listen to the Master's radio
Get in touch with God turn your radio on
[ ac.guitar ]
Brother listen into the gloryland chorus listen to the glad hosannas roll
Turn your radio on turn your radio on
Get a little taste of joy awaitin' get a little heaven in your soul
Get in touch with God turn your radio on
Turn your radio on...
Listen to the songs of the fathers and the mothers
And the many friends gone before turn your radio on turn your radio on
Some eternal morning we shall meet them over on the hallelujah shore
Get in touch with God turn your radio on
