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Miner's Letter

from Weather Reports by The Cantrells

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about

“The Sago WV Mine Disaster made national headlines when it was announced, incorrectly, that 12 miners trapped in a mine collapse were all rescued. The lyrics were taken from a letter one miner wrote to his loved ones as he lay dying.” -Emily

lyrics

MINER’S LETTER, © Emily Cantrell

Every day there’s a shade of a doubt
When we go down in the mines
We will never come out
And today is the day that our fears are realized
But if I could look one more time into your eyes
I would tell you my dear do not weep
For I am only going to sleep

Chorus:
Oh my darling I’m going to sleep
In a world far away from you
Cold and so deep
But tomorrow I’ll wake in a better place
And some day touch your hand
And see your smiling face
I’m not scared for my soul God will keep
For I am only going to sleep

There’s a dark scene of sadness above
Though it holds all I care for
The dear ones I love
So I’ll write you a letter of what it’s like down here
I am not suffering though my time is near
I think of you as precious moments creep
And now I’ll lay me down and go to sleep

Chorus:
Oh my darling I’m going to sleep
In a world far away from you
Cold and so deep
But tomorrow I’ll wake in a better place
And some day touch your hand
And see your smiling face
I’m not scared for my soul God will keep
For I am only going to sleep
I’m not scared for my soul God will keep
For I am only going to sleep

credits

from Weather Reports, released July 20, 2016
Emily Cantrell, acoustic guitar, vocals
Al Cantrell, fiddle, mandolin, vocals
Mark Schatz, upright bass
Jim Hoke, accordion

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The Cantrells are Emily Cantrell, vocals, guitar, piano, and Al Cantrell, vocals, fiddle and mandolin. "Weather Reports" is their 5th CD and includes the Climate Change single "Goodbye Cool World". They are based in Nashville, Tennessee, but often spend summers in the Rockies. ... more

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