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
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