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                           MOUNTAIN MUSIC 2000
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1. Nelly Bly 

Nelly Bly Nelly Bly bring the broom along
Sweep the kitchen  good and clean
We'll have a little song.
Poke the wood, my lady love
And make the fire burn,
While I take the banjo down,
And give the mush a turn.

     Hi Nelly Ho Nelly 
     Listen, love, to me
    I'll sing to you and play for you
    A mountain melody  (repeat) *

Nelly Bly had a voice like a turtle dove
I hear it in the meadow and I hear it in the cove
Nelly Bly has a heart warm as a cup of tea
And bigger than the sweet potatoes
Down in Tennessee
     *chorus	
Nelly Bly shuts her eye when she goes to sleep
When she wakens up again her eyeballs start to peep
The way she walks, she lifts her foot,
And then she bumps it down;
And when it lights, there's music there
In that part of the town.
     *chorus
Nelly Bly  Nelly Bly  never, never sigh
Never bring a tear drop to the corner of your eye
For the pie is made of pumpkin
And the mush is made of corn
And there's corn and pumpkins aplenty love
A-laying in the barn
    *chorus
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2.    Chicken On Ice   -  Original / Kyle Dean Smith
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3.     Living The  Blues

Since you've been gone
I've been walking around
With my head bowed down to my shoes
I've been living the blues
Ev'ry night without you

Don't need to go far
To know where you are
Friends all give me the news
I've been living the blues
Ev'ry night without you

I think that it's best
I soon get some rest
And forget my pride
But I can't deny
This feeling that I
Carry for you deep down inside

If you'd see me this way
You'd come back and stay
Oh, how could you refuse
I've been living the blues
Ev'ry night without you
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4.     Keep On the Sunny Side

There's a dark and a troubled side of life 
There's a bright and a sunny side too 
Though we meet with the darkness and strife 
The sunny side we also may view 

    Keep on the sunny side, always on the sunny side 
    Keep on the sunny side of life 
    It will help us every day it will brighten all our way 
    If we keep on the sunny side of life *

Oh the storm and its fury broke today 
Crushing hopes that we cherish so dear 
The clouds and storm will in time pass away 
The sun again will shine bright and clear 
     *chorus
Let us greet with a song of hope each day 
Though the moment be cloudy or fair 
Let us trust in our Savior always 
To keep us every one in His care 
     *chorus
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5. Sweet Rosie By The River

Sweet Rosie By The River
We met there when the sun was going down
We knew it was love there forever
When Rosie lay beside me on the ground *

When I first met Rosie by the river
 Her beauty was like no man had ever seen
And I could feel passion within me
As I began to tell her all my dreams
    *chorus

As we talked she listened contently
Her eyes told me that she was dreaming too
As our lips met she whispered to me softly
Let me make all your dreams come true
     *chorus 
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6.     Wildwood Flower

I will twine and will mingle my raven black hair
With the roses so red and the lilies so fair
And the myrtle so bright with an emerald dew
The pale amalita and eyes look like blue

Oh he taught me to love him and called me his flower
That was blooming to cheer him through lifes weary hour
How my heart is now wondering, no misery can tell
He left me no warning, no word of farewell

I will sing and will dance and my laugh shall be gay
I will charm every heart and the crowd I will sway
When I woke from my dreaming, my idols were clay
All visions of love had faded away

Oh he told me he loved me and promised to love 
Through ill and misfortune all others above
How I live yet to see him regret the dark hour
He won and neglected this frail wildwood flower
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7.       Chestnut Ridge  - original instrumental 
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8.        My Homes Across The Blue Ridge Mountains

How can I keep from crying 
How can I keep from crying 
How can I keep from crying 
For I never expect to see you anymore

    My home's across the blue ridge mountains
    My home's across the blue ridge mountains
    Home's across the blue ridge mountains
    And I never expect to see you anymore*

Oh, how I hate to leave you
Oh, how I hate to leave you
Oh, how I hate to leave you
For I never expect to see you anymore
   *chorus
So goodbye, my little darling
So goodbye, my little darling
So goodbye, my little darling
I never expect to see you anymore
   *chorus
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9.    Is The Blue Moon Still Shinning         -waltz-

Is The Blue  Moon Still  Shinning
Does it shine for you like it still shines for me
Will the blue moon bring us back together
Or will it leave us with a sad memory

     Do we think of each other when the moon is blue
     Do you need me as I need you
     Will you ever come back and love me       
     Or tell me are we really through*

At night when the blue moon is shinning
I think of plans that we made 
But now youve gone and left me
Left me alone and oh so afraid
     *chorus
Well I wonder is the blue moon still shinning
Shinning for you like it shines for me
Are you too proud to come back and love me
Or did you really want to be free
     *chorus
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10.      I'll Fly Away

Some glad morning when this life is o'er    I'll fly away
To a home on God's celestial shore   I'll fly away

    I'll fly away ( O glory )
    I'll fly away ( in the morning )
    When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
    I'll fly away ( fly away )*
	 
When the shadows of this life have grown    I'll fly away
Like a bird from prison bars has flown       I'll fly away
  * Chorus
Just a few more weary days and then     I'll fly away
To a land where joys shall never end    I'll fly away
  * Chorus
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11. I'll Pick Pretty Flowers

As I sit here recalling the days of my youth
Remembering when I was a child
I'd go by the stream where the wild flowers grew
And pick pretty flowers for you

There were tree locks and violets and silver bells blue
And jack-in-the-pulpit and may apples too
Don't worry dear Mom I'll be back in the spring 
to pick pretty flowers for you *

I haven't forgotten oh sweet mother dear
To take time to walk by the wood 
Where the hillsides are laden with colors of blue
And pick pretty flowers for you
    *Chorus 

And Mom when I am older I'll still do the same
That is one thing I'll never outgrow
As long as there is forest and mountain streams blue
I'll pick pretty flowers for you
     *Chorus
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12.   When the Roses Bloom in Dixieland

When the Roses Bloom in Dixieland, I'll be coming home to you		
When the band is playing music grand to the sweetest one I ever knew		
I am saving up my money to buy a little cabin home for two
And when the Roses Bloom in Dixieland, I'll be coming home to you*

I left my honey at the railroad track, saying honey wait for me
I am going to make a lot of money up North, and it's me for old Tennessee
I'll be saving up my money, to buy a little cabin home for two,
And when my roses bloom in Dixieland, I'll be coming home to you
     *chorus

I got a letter from the sunny south, from my boy in Tennessee
It said he loves me like he used to do, and is waiting there for me
I answered up his letter, though I am far away
And when my roses bloom in Dixieland, I'll be coming home to stay
     *chorus
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                           CHRISTMAS FAVORITES
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1.     Christmas Time's A Coming

Christmas time is coming,  christmas time is coming
Christmas time is coming, and I know I am going home 

Snowflakes are falling,  old homes are calling
Tall pines are humming,  christmas time is coming
CanÕt you hear the bells ringing,ringing, 
Joy to all who hear them singing
When its snowing IÕll be going back to my country home
Christmas time is coming,  christmas time is coming
Christmas time is coming, and I know I am going home

White candles are burning, old hearts are yearning
For the folks at home with, christmas times a coming 
CanÕt you hear the bells ringing,ringing, 
Joy to all who hear them singing
When its snowing IÕll be going back to my country home
Christmas time is coming,  christmas time is coming
Christmas time is coming, and I know I am going home

Hollies thru the window, cold where the wind blows
CanÕt walk for running, christmas time is coming
CanÕt you hear the bells ringing,ringing, 
Joy to all who hear them singing
When its snowing iÕll be going, back to my country home
Christmas time is coming,  christmas time is coming
Christmas time is coming, and I know I am going home
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2.         Silver bells

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks Dressed in holiday style
In the air there's A feeling of Christmas
Children laughing,  people passing Meeting smile after smile
And on ev'ry street corner you'll hear

Silver bells, silver bells  It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them sing   Soon it will be Christmas day

Strings of street lights Even stop lights Blink a bright red and green  
As the shoppers rush Home with their treasures
Hear the snow crunch See the kids bunch This is Santa's big scene  
And above all this bustle You'll hear

Silver bells, silver bells  It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, gear them sing  Soon it will be Christmas day
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4.        White Christmas
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5.       The friendly beasts
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6.      O Beautiful Star of Bethlehem

Oh Beautiful Star of Bethlehem shining afar thru shadows dim
Giving the light for those who long have gone
And guiding the wise men on their way unto the place where Jesus lay
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem shine onÉshine on 

Oh Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
Shine upon us until the glory dawn
Give us the light to light the way  unto the land of perfect day
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem shine on..shine on*

Oh Beautiful Star the hope of light guiding the pilgrims thru the night
Over the mountain Ôtil the break of dawn
Into the light of perfect day it will give out a lovely ray
Oh Beautiful Star of Bethlehem shine on
*chorus
O Beautiful Star the hope of rest Father redeem the good and blest
Yonder in glory when the crown is won
For Jesus now that star divine brighter & brighter he will shine
Oh Beautiful Star of Bethlehem shine on
	*chorus
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7.      God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

God rest ye merry, gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay;
Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan's pow'r
When we were gone astray.

  O tidings of comfort and joy,
  Comfort and joy;
  O tidings of comfort and joy*

From God our heavenly Father
A blessed angel came,
And unto certain shepherds
Brought tidings of the same,
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by name.
*chorus

"Fear not, then," said the angel,
"Let nothing you afright;
This day is born a Savior
Of a pure virgin bright,
To free all those who trust in Him
From Satan's power and might."
*chorus
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8.    Jingle bells	
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9.     Silent Night

Silent night!  Holy night!
All is calm, all is bright,
Round yon virgin mother and child!
Holy Infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night!  Holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight,
Glories streams from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing: "Alleluia."
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born.

Silent night!  Holy night!
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace.
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

Silent night!  Holy night!
Wondrous star, lend thy night;
With the angels let us sing,
Alleluia to our King;
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born.
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10.    The First Noel

The first Noel the angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep,
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.

  Noel, noel, noel, noel,
  Born is the King of Israel*

They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the east beyond them far,
And to the earth it gave great light,
And so it continued both day and night.
*chorus

And by the light of that same star,
Three wise men came from country far;
To seek for a king was their intent,
And to follow the star wherever it went.
*chorus

This star drew nigh to the northwest;
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest;
And there it did both stop and stay,
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
*chorus
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11.        What Child Is This?

What Child is this, who, laid to rest,
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
  
  This, this is Christ the King,
  Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
  Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
  The babe, the son of Mary*

Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear; for sinners here
The silent word is pleading.
*chorus

So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh,
Come, peasant, king, to own Him;
The King of kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
*chorus
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12.       Away In A Manger

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.
The stars in the sky looked down where he lay,
The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes,
But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes.
I love Thee, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky,
And stay by my cradle 'til morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,
And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there.
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12.               Blue Christmas

ll I'll have a Blue Christmas without you.
I'll be so blue thinking about you.
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree,
Won't mean a thing if you're not here with me.

I'll have a Blue Christmas that's certain.
And when that blue heartache starts hurtin'.
You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white,
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas.
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13.    Bells of st mary   - Instrumental
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14.     The Christmas sSong

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire 
Jack Frost nipping at your nose 
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir 
And folks dressed up like Eskimos 

Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe 
Help to make the season bright 
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow 
Will find it hard to sleep tonight 

They know that Santa's on his way 
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh 
And every mother's child is gonna spy 
To see if reindeer really know how to fly 

And so I'm offering this simple phrase 
For kids from one to ninety two 
Although its been said many times many ways 
Merry Christmas to you 
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Extra:           Rocky Top

Wish that I was on ol' rocky top
Down in the tennessee hills
Ain't no smoggy smoke on rocky top
Ain't no telephone bills
Once I had a girl on rocky top
Half bear, other half cat
Wild as a mink, but sweet as soda pop
I still dream about that

    Rocky top, you'll always be
    Home sweet home to me
    Good ol' rocky top
    Rocky top, tennessee, rocky top, tennessee*

Once two strangers climbed ol' rocky top
Looking for a moonshine still
Strangers ain't come down from rocky top
Reckon they never will
Corn won't grow at all on rocky top
Dirt's too rocky by far
That's why all the folks on rocky top
Get their corn from a jar
  	*chorus
I've had years of crimped up city life
Trapped like a duck in a pen
All I know is it's a pity life
Can't be simple again
    *chorus + ending: rocky top tenn e see  eee   eee eee
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Extra:      Will the Circle Be Unbroken

Will the circle be unbroken
Bye and bye, lord, bye and bye
There's a better home a-waiting
In the sky, lord, in the sky*

I was standing by my window
On a cold and cloudy day
When I saw that hearse come rolling
For to carry my mother away
  *chorus
Lord, I told that undertaker
Undertaker please drive slow
For this body that you're hauling
Lord, I hate to see her go
  *chorus
I followed close behind her
Tried to hold up and be brave
But I could not hide my sorrow
When they laid her in the grave
  *chorus
I went home, my home was lonely
Now my mother she has gone
All my brothers, sisters crying
What a home so sad and alone
  *chorus
Then last night lord as I lay sleeping
Saw my mother in my dreams
She was laughing She was dancing
She was singing this song to me
  *chorus
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Extra:         I Saw The Light

I wandered so aimless life filled with sin
I wouldnt let my dear savior in
Then jesus came like a stranger in the night
Praise the lord I saw the light

     I saw the light I saw the light 
     No more darkness no more night
     Now IÕm so happy no sorrow in sight
     Praise the lord I saw the light  *

Just like a blind man I wandered along
Worries and fears I claimed for my own
Then like the blind man god gave back his sight
Praise the lord I saw the light
     *chorus
I was a fool to wander and stray
Straight is the gate and narrow the way
Now I have traded the wrong for the right  
Praise the lord I saw the light
     *chorus