Lyrics

I was born in a holler
Way back in the hills
On a little piece of property
Down in the coalfields
We had what we needed
But we didn't need much
Real salt of the earth
Sometimes rowdy, always rough

Appalachian Blues
Struggle in that noose
Ever which way but loose
Appalachian Blues

Mountain folk is different
With all they've overcame
Coal scrip to coal wars
And poverty are to blame
If you wanna keep learnin'
Let me tell you the truth
All we got is each other
It's all we've ever had to lose

Appalachian blues
Struggle in that noose
Ever which way but loose
Appalachian Blues

Ain't no saviors comin'
No outsiders give a damn
Least of all daddy government
Or his brother Uncle Sam
Even if you hear me
You can never comprehend
Cause when this song is over
This story never ends

Appalachian Blues
Struggle in that noose
Ever which way but loose
Appalachian Blues

Appalachian Blues
Struggle in that noose
Ever which way but loose
Appalachian Blues

Appalachian Blues
Struggle in that noose
Ever which way but loose
Appalachian Blues

Appalachian Blues
Struggle in that noose
Ever which way but loose
Appalachian Blues

Appalachian Blues
Appalachian Blues
Appalachian Blues
Appalachian Blues

Appalachian Blues
Appalachian Blues
Appalachian Blues
Appalachian Blues