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Early Morning

You'll never leave Harlan Alive- written by Darrell Scott

In the deep dark hills of eastern Kentucky
That's the place where I trace my bloodline
And it's there I read on a hillside gravestone
You will never leave Harlan alive

Oh, my granddad's dad walked down Catron's Mountain
And he asked Tillie Helton to be his bride
Said, won't you walk with me out of the mouth of this holler
Or we'll never leave Harlan alive

Where the sun comes up about ten in the morning
And the sun goes down about three in the day
And you fill your cup with whatever bitter brew you're drinkin'
And you spend your life just thinkin' of how to get away

No one ever knew there was coal in them mountains
'Til a man from the Northeast arrived
Waving hundred dollar bills
Said, I'll pay you for your minerals
But he never left Harlan alive

Granny sold out cheap and they moved out west of Pineville
To a farm where big Richland River winds
I bet they danced them a jig, laughed and sang a new song
Who said we'd never leave Harlan alive

But the times got hard and tobacco wasn't selling 
And ole granddad knew what he'd do to survive
He went and dug for Harlan coal
And sent the money back to granny
But he never left Harlan alive

Where the sun comes up about ten in the morning
And the sun goes down about three in the day
And you fill your cup with whatever bitter brew you're drinking

And you spend your life digging coal from the bottom of your
grave

In the deep dark hills of eastern Kentucky
That's the place where I trace my bloodline
And it's there I read on a hillside gravestone
You will never leave Harlan alive


 









I guess I could also post my horriblescope for


This is a good day to spend some quality time with loved ones, PHILLIP. Try not to get too caught up in work or financial concerns. Although you could have a lot on your mind, take comfort in family now. Spend the evening talking with your kids and having a real meal where everybody sits down together. Really learn what is going on with your kids at school. You might have a chance to offer some important guidance or encouragement




And of course, something swiped from the insomniac [livejournal.com profile] sharkbait




If you woke up and I was in bed with you, what would be your first
thought?

(Ask this in your LJ and see what comments you may get)

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