lp discography - covers & lyrics

1.

ROLLIN' IN MY SWEET BABY'S ARMS

(Lester Flatt) « © '48 Peer International, BMI »
Rollin' in my sweet baby's arms rollin' in my sweet baby's arms
Lay around the shack till the mail train comes back
I'm rollin' in my sweet baby's arms
[ fiddle ] I ain't gonna work on the railroad I ain't gonna work on the farm
I'll lay around the shack till the mail train comes back
I'm rollin' in my sweet baby's arms

Rollin' in my sweet baby's arms...
[ banjo ] Now where was you last Friday night while I was lyin' in jail
Walkin' the streets with another man you wouldn't even go my bail

Rollin' in my sweet baby's arms...
[ fiddle ] I know your parent don't like me they drove me away from your door
And my life's too bluer never to wearing more

Rollin' in my sweet baby's arms...
[ banjo ] Rollin' in my sweet baby's arms...
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2.

FAREWELL BLUES

(Elmer Schoebel - B. Meyers - Leon Rappolo) « © '22 Peer International, BMI »
[ instrumental ] **********

3.

DOIN' MY TIME

(Jimmie Skinner) « © '50 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »
On this old rock pile with a ball and chain
They call me by a number not a name Lord Lord
Gotta do my time gotta do my time
With an aching heart and a worried mind
[ banjo ] When that old judge looked down and smiled
Said I'll put you in that good road for a while Lord Lord
Gotta do my time gotta do my time
With an aching heart and a worried mind

You can hear my hammer you can hear my song
I'm gonna swing it like John Henry all day long Lord Lord
Gotta do my time gotta do my time
With an aching heart and a worried mind
[ banjo ] It won't be long just a few more days
I'll settle down and quit my rowdy ways Lord Lord
With that gal of mine with that gal of mine
She'll be waitin' for me when I've done my time
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4.

GOD LOVES HIS CHILDREN

(Lester Flatt - Earl Scruggs) « © '48 Peer International, BMI »
I was a stranger brother out in sin
Didn't even have the love of God within
But now I found him and I'm glad to say
I love my Saviour more every day

God loves his children brother yes I know
He will protect you anywhere you go
Just call upon him he will hear your prayer
God will protect you brother anywhere
[ ac.guitar ] Brother take warning while yet you have time
Don't let no Satan lead you down the line
Just tell old Satan to stay out of your way
God loves his children brother everyday

God loves his children...
[ ac.guitar ] I'm glad I've found him and I'm on my way
I'm gonna follow Jesus every day
Nothing can change me and I'm glad to say
God loves his children brother every day

God loves his children...
God loves his children...
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5.

DOWN THE ROAD

(Lester Flatt) « © '49 Peer International, BMI »
Now down the road just a mile or two lives a little girl name Pearly Blue
About so high and her hair is brown the prettiest thing boy in this town
[ banjo ] Now anytime you want to know where I'm goin' down the road
Get my girl on the line you'll find me there most anytime
[ banjo ] Now everyday and Sunday too I go to see my Pearly Blue
Before you hear that rooster crow you'll see me headed down the road
[ banjo ] Now old man flatt he owned a farm, from the hog lot to the barn
From the barn to the rail he made his livin' by carryin' the mail
[ banjo ] Now everytime I get the blues I walk the soles right off my shoes
I don't know why I love her so that girl of mine lives down the road
[ banjo ] Now down the road just a mile or two..
[ banjo ] Now everytime I get the blues...
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6.

PIKE COUNTY BREAKDOWN

(Rupert Jones) « © '49 Peer International, BMI »
[ instrumental ] **********

7.

SALTY DOG BLUES

(Wiley Morris - Zake Morris - Austin Allen) « © '50 Peer International, BMI »
Standin' on the corner with the lowdown blues
A great big hole in the bottom of my shoes
Honey let me be your salty dog

Let me be your salty dog but I won't be your man at all
Honey let me be your salty dog
[ banjo ] Looky here Sal well I know you
Rundown stockin' and a worn out shoe
Honey let me be your Salty Dog

Let me be your salty dog...
[ fiddle ] Down in the wildwood sittin' on a log
Finger on the trigger and eye on the hog
Honey let me be your Salty Dog

Let me be your salty dog...
[ banjo ] Pulled the trigger and they said go
Shot fell over in Mexico
Honey let me be you Salty Dog

Let me be your salty dog...
[ fiddle ] Let me be your salty dog...
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8.

WE'LL MEET AGAIN SWEETHEART

(Lester Flatt - Earl Scruggs) « © '48 Peer International, BMI »
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9.

FOGGY MOUNTAIN BREAKDOWN

(Earl Scruggs) « © '49 Peer International, BMI »
[ instrumental ] **********

10.

MY CABIN IN CAROLINE

(Lester Flatt - Earl Scruggs) « © '48 Peer International, BMI »
There's a cabin in the pines in the hills of Caroline
And a blue eyed girl is waiting there for me
I'll be going back someday and from her I'll never stray
In the cabin in the hills of Caroline

Oh the cabin in the shadows of the pines
And the blue eyed girl way down in Caroline
Someday she'll be my wife and we'll live a happy life
In the cabin in the hills of Caroline
[ banjo ] I'm packing my grip for that's one long trip
Back to the hills of Caroline
I want to see that blue eyed girl she's the sweetest in the world
And the cabin in the hills of Caroline

Oh the cabin in the shadows...
[ fiddle ] And when it's late at night and the moon is shining bright
And the whippoorwill is calling from the hill
Then I'll tell her of my love greater than the stars above
I love her now and I know I always will

Oh the cabin in the shadows...
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11.

I'LL JUST PRETEND

(Jessie Mae Martin) « © '50 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »
You spurned the love I gave you darling a love you once was proud to own
You found someone that you love better and in my grief I'll walk alone

I'll just pretend that I won't love you I'll just pretend that I don't care
And when I'll meet you face to face dear I'll turn my head I'll just pretend
[ fiddle ] Those happy hours we spent together forever in my heart will stand
That's all I have for each tomorrow though we will never meet again

I'll just pretend...
[ fiddle ] I'll try my best to forget you to love you now is such a sin
And as I'm facin' all my friends dear they'll understand I won't pretend
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12.

PREACHIN' PRAYIN' SINGIN'

(E.C. McCarty) « © '49 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »
Preachin' prayin' singin' everywhere
Shouting their praises of his loving care
All of God's children seem to gather there
Preachin' prayin' singin' down on the public square
[ ac.guitar ] I was a stranger there intent upon my way
But when I saw the crowd I had the urge to stay
I heard a welcome voice biddin' me come and share
Their preachin' prayin' singin' down on the public square

Preachin' prayin' singin' everywhere...
[ ac.guitar ] I felt so much at home amid this happy throng
That came from far and near to praise his name in song
To lay their burdens down forget their every care
And have an old time meeting down on the public square

Preachin' prayin' singin' everywhere...
[ ac.guitar ] Now as I journey on and think back on the day
I am convinced within these folks have found the way
To put their hearts in song just pray an earnest prayer
And leave the joy bells ringin' down on the public square

Preachin' prayin' singin' everywhere...
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