Originally recorded by Ron Martin @ Big Gray, EDEN, North Carolina. Date unknown. New recordings and Post Production: February 2013 @ Monte Golico Studio, Varese (Italy)
lyrics
I’m headed for the lowlands, won’t you, please, direct my way ?
The train is leaving shortly, there’s no time for delay
She told me she’d be waiting, I’m not so sure she is
I think that there’s another man who claims that she is his
Lowlands were my home when I was but a child
They will be my deathbed when I’ve past my time
I remember one summer day, the clouds began to build
We gathered the cattle that had scattered ‘cross the fields
It started to rain and continued several days
The river overflowed and the crops all went to waste
Lowlands were my home when I was but a child
They will be my deathbed when I’ve past my time
Instrumental
You know that I’m no failure though my victories are few
I’m trying all my best but there’s too much here to do
That girl that I once loved she told me she’s been true
It’s hard to think I’ve been replaced., nothing does endure
The lowlands were my home when I was but a child
They will be my deathbed when I’ve past my time
from Rarities,
released March 7, 2013
Ron Martin: Lead Vocals, 12-String Acoustic Guitar, Harmonium
Marco Zanzi: Banjo, Autoharp, Acoustic Guitars, Dobro
Ceciia Zanzi: Harmony Vocals
Francesco De Chiara: Flutes
Mike Gallivan: Bass
Franco Svanoni: Bohdràn & Percussion
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