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ON THE BANKS OF THE LONELY RIVER (TEN THOUSAND MILES AWAY) Sung by: W.P. Detherow Recorded in Batesville, AR, 6/25/52 Click here to listen to the original recording Ten thousand miles away, I have an aged mother Whose hair is turning gray. Then blame me not for weeping-- Oh, blame me not, I say-- For I must see my mother, Ten thousand miles away. Chorus: Then I wish I was a little bird Could fly so far away. I'd fly to that lonely river, Ten thousand miles away. Last night as I lie sleeping, A vision I did see. I dreamed that I saw my mother A-praying there for me. As years rolls on before me, I sometimes kneel and pray For the banks of the lonely river, Ten thousand miles away. (Chorus) Today I got a letter; It came from my sister dear. It told me of my mother; I wish that she was here. They say that she lies sleeping In the cold and silent grave On the banks of the lonely river, Ten thousand miles away. Also found in Randolph, Vol. IV, #697, "Ten Thousand Miles Away." |
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