Sorry I haven't been around too much lately. I only did two BIAB songs last fawm and one is locked by the lyric writer (she had promised it to someone outside of FAWM already). Here is an old one from 2009. I maybe had BIAB for2 months or so, so the mix is "eh". I'll post the newer FAWM one in a while. This one is my only "war" type song, mostly a civil war story. It seems the only one semi-appropriate fro Memorial Day. I'll be commenting on the other memorial day songs while I am here.

Note: I just found this recording in the "off-topic" section -- that was before the user showcase forum was available.


Old and Gray
© Emmrich/Leach 2009


Saddle up the horses and count those who fell
and boost me up so I can ride
The spirit’s willing, but the ammo and food are low
And we’re on the losing side

But rally ‘round the Flag, boys
Cause we’re all gonna die some day
I hope it will be back in Mississippi, yea
When I'm old and gray

Oh to be back in Mississippi, surrounded by my wife and sons
the deep rich earth and the clear blue sky
Heaven's worth fighting and dying for
so let's show those bluecoats what hell is like

Rally ‘round the Flag, boys
Cause we’re all gonna die some day
I hope it will be back in Mississippi, yea
When I'm old and gray

Well we whooped ‘em on up at Manassas
and I thought it would be over fast
And I'd be home soon

So, rally ‘round the Flag, boys
Cause we’re all gonna die some day
I hope it will be back in Mississippi, yea
When I'm old and gray
I hope it will be back in Mississippi, yea
When I'm old and gray

Kevin: Vocals
Bethan Mathis: Backing Vocals
PG Music: drums, bass, fiddle, resonator guitar, acoustic guitar, piano

Now at bandcamp: Crows Say Vee-Eh @ bandcamp or soundcloud: Kevin @ soundcloud