

| Appalachian Rain (Gary Dunham, BMI) It’s a cold, cold night I've got tea on to brew There's whiskey in the cupboard if that's what you need to do Come and fill these empty arms Come and ease my pain On this cold, cold night in this Appalachian rain I've lived here in Portsmouth now for nigh on 15 years These hills they hold my memories These valleys catch my tears It's here I lost my true love It's here I will remain Through the cold, cold nights through the Appalachian rain He passed away on Christmas day 11 years gone by Though it was him we buried then, I swear 'twas me that died Come and fill these empty arms Come and ease my pain On this cold, cold night in this Appalachian rain I know it's sin, there have been so many others As I tried to still the outcry of my soul I know you don't find lasting love in momentary lovers But I dare not bear this sorrow alone I know that you have torments, too I know that's why you're here To steal this time, forbidden wine, and then to disappear And we shall part with helpless hearts, no lasting comfort gained On this cold, cold night in this Appalachian rain For when we part my grief will start descending and remain Through the cold, cold nights just like Appalachian rain |
