Love is but a song we sing
And fear's the way we die.
You can make the mountains ring
Or make the angels cry.
Though the bird is on the wing
And you may not know why.
C'mon people now
Smile on your brother
Ev'rybody get together
Try to love one another right now
Some will come and some will go
And we shall surely pass.
When the one that left us here
Returns for us at last.
We are but a moment's sunlight
Fading in the grass.
C'mon people now
Smile on your brother
Ev'rybody get together
Try to love one another right now
If you hear the song we sing
You will understand.
You hold the key to love and fear
In your trembling hand.
Just one key unlocks them both
It's there at your command
C'mon people now
Smile on your brother
Ev'rybody get together
Try to love one another right now
Not a fan of country. But this song always held a special place. I remember going fishing with my father and he would sing it at the top of his lungs.
I was always embarrassed as a kid. But from time to time when im feeling nostalgic i will put this song on... And may sing it a little louder than
someone with my singing ability should.
edit on 31-1-2019 by Somethingsamiss because: (no reason given)
Jesus God almighty!!! The song is so potent I only saw your title and it started playing in my head!! West Virginia, Blue Ridge mountains...
It'll be in there all morning now.
You can counter it with Thank God I’m A Country Boy
Well I got me a fine wife I got me an ole fiddle
When the sun's comin' up I got cakes on the griddle
Life ain't nothin' but a funny funny riddle
Thank God I'm a country boy…