Song Category: Early Country

Down At The End Of Memory Lane

Down at the end of Memory lane Many have walked it in gladness I was the one to walk it last I walked it alone in sadness I received a letter from my love Opene...

Dying Mother, The

On a cold winter’s eve as the snowflakes were falling In a low humble cottage a poor mother lay Although wracked with pain as she lay there contented With...

Flame in my Heart

You cheated on me I tried to be fair But you don’t believe in doing your share But I’ve learned my lesson and now I can say The flame in my heart is...

Fugitive’s Lament

I hear the sad howling of coyotes prowling It sounds so mournful to me It brings back memories of cherished loved ones Of ones I’m longing to see    IR...

Gonna Lay Down My Old Guitar

   I’m gonna lay down my old guitar    Gonna lay down my old guitar    Oh I wish I could tie it to my side    And take it along with me There’s no o...

Happy Sunny Side Of Life, The

There’s a sunny side where no ills betide There’s a road that we must go There is pleasant vales verdant hills and dales Where sweet flowers ever gr...

Hello Stranger

Now hello stranger put your loving hand in mine Hello stranger put your loving hand in mine You are a stranger But you’re a pal of mine Now get up rounder...

Katie Dear

Oh Katie dear go ask your mother If you can be a bride of mine If she says yes come back and tell me If she says no we’ll run away   Oh Willie dear there&...

Kentucky Mountain

How the sad wind moans on Kentucky Mountain And the rain is falling in her face And by her side in the lonely graveyard I want to lie down and take my place She...