They got married on a mountaintop in Denver. Just a preacher and a few of their best friends. They said, "I do," and then he gently kissed her. He whispered "If I die tonight, I'll die a happy man".
Now the music is playin'. In a whiskey saloon. It comes through my window. Like a favorite tune. . I could walk down the stairway. I could walk down the street.
Are you a stranger to God. Carried away with your pride. Tell me sinner did you ever step to think. Are you afraid to die. . Are you afraid. Are you unsaved.
The wind is blowing 'round the cabin. I hate to hear that lonesome sound. I'm all alone and so down hearted. Since my true love she ain't around. . I hate to see the sun a sinking.
Sweetheart I recall the day I first met you. I wonder if you remember the same. We talked of the love we shared for each other. And longed for the day we'd change your sweet name.
My latest sun is sinking fast, my race is nearly run. My strongest trials now are past, my triumph has begun. . Oh come Angel Band, come and around me stand.
I even loved the ground that you walked on. But that has been some time ago. I could never take you back, no matter how I try. For all the love I had is gone.
All I ever loved was you. You broke a heart that cried for you. I've wasted all my tears on you. For all I've ever loved was you. . Go out and find somebody new.
Often my thoughts drift back to childhood. To the times when I was free. As I played before the fireside. 'Round my darling, mother's knee. . There's a blessed home up yonder.
In constant sorrow all my days. . I am a man of constant sorrow. I've seen trouble all my days. I bid farewell to old Kentucky. The state where I was borned and raised.
A few more years shall roll, a few more seasons shall come. Then we shall be with those at rest asleep within the tomb. . Then Oh my Lord prepare my soul for that great day.
Mother first was called to heaven. Left our home all alone. Dad took sick soon and joined her. They're reunited on god's throne. . A few more tiring days still face us.
Each day I'll do a golden deed. By helping those who are in need. My life on earth is but a span. And so I'll do the best I can. . Life's even sun is sinking low.
I picked up the morning paper. The headlines were no surprise. A random act of senseless violence. Was committed again last night. It seems the whole world has gone crazy.
Don't ask me, ask Marie. She's the one who wanted to be free. I don't know why she said goodbye. So if you must know. Don't ask me, ask Marie. . I wish I knew what happened.
Are you lonesome tonight do you miss me tonight are you sorry we've drifted apart. Does your memory stray to a bright summer day. When I kissed you and called you sweetheart.
Almost you fell in love with me. Almost you gave your heart to me. But the promises you've made. You have broken and betrayed. And left me with just your memory.
All my love all my life. I'll give to you I'll be true. In your hands I'll place my heart. A heart that's true that keeps loving you. . Together we'll share life's sorrows and joys.
I remember when I made you cry. Ages and ages ago. I'll never blame you for our last goodbye. Ages and ages ago. . Someone came along and took my place.
Just a little bit south of Saskatoon. Pick my guitar for board and room. Met a little girl, her name was June. A little bit south of Saskatoon. . Me and Junny-Mae we got on fine.