Dedication to the folks who live in Appalachia- If you are interested in singing or recording this song, contact us at littleikepublishing@hotmail.com Publishing rights are avail. for recording artist under their own publisher too.
indie
rock
songwriter
country
bluegrass
Lyrics
Oh, Appalachia
Daddy's up at 4 am
Takes Ma to work ten miles away
Praying his pickup will run a few more years
Wondering if Goose Rock mine will take his life today
Not much left ‘cept churches and mines
America's strongest live round here
Poverty and the man hold us back in time
And Clay county’s dirt’s been muddied by our children's tears
Chorus
Appalachia, oh Appalachia
this country’s seen troubles and trials
Appalachia, Oh Appalachia
Love grows 'round these long, winding miles
Grandma played harp years ago
lost our troubles through mountain songs
Sister and brother danced with no shoes on,
and we'd sing with a smile "My Old Kentucky Home”
Chorus
Bridge
the unbridled spirit of Kentucky
holding us together in our hills
you can see it in our faith and courage
you can see it in the beauty of our quilts
Appalachia, oh Appalachia
this country’s seen troubles and trials
Appalachia, Oh Appalachia
Love grows 'round these long, winding miles
Musical Break
Repeat Chorus