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A LOVING HUSBAND Sung by: Mrs. Ben Daugherty Recorded in Cave City, AR 8/24/58 Click here to listen to the original recording Close to his throbbing heart. He says, "My darling one, be brave; I know it's hard to part. I'll leave you with my dearest friend To watch your babe and you." And softly kissing her goodbye, Says, "Tom, oh friend, be true." Their strong arms met in one firm clasp, Then slowly walked down the lane. He turned a moment, then turned back To kiss his wife again. He found them both in one embrace; Nell's head on Tom's breast lay. He gave an agonizing cry, Sobbily did say: Chorus: "I've just come back to say goodbye, Press you to my heart. Tell you how I loved you once Again before we part. I only want to hear your voice And gaze into your eyes. I've just come back to kiss your lips, Then to say goodbye." It was in a miner's cabin On hills far away, A miner sat one evening; 'Twas Jim with his hair turned gray. His heart called out for his dear wife; He softly breathed her name. "I wonder if she thinks of me Together in her shame?" A man stood at the open door; His lips were parched and dry. "I found you, Jim--I've done no sin-- I know your wife is true. Your wife is true, she swears to you, To her Lord above. I was only wiping away a tear When you came back to say: (Chorus) |
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