Over 10 years ago, I released my own CD with 11 original songs and 3 covers. Over the last couple of years I’ve had a Nashville studio singer redo three of the songs. Naturally, they sound a lot better than my vocals. Got the fourth one submitted to them now for a pro singer. On my CD this song is slower with me playing guitar and mandolin, but I decided it needed a peppy Bluegrass feel. Used BiaB very successfully to do that. Style _BGMEDLY.STY plus:
596:Fiddle, Soloist Bluegrass Doc Ev 100
820:Mandolin Soloist Bluegrass Ev 100

Listen HERE. Vocals with this version are mine. Will post studio singer version in about a month. BTW,I was raised in Arkansas and this song came to mind when I was back there visiting and driving alongside the beautiful White River.

Comments (pro and con) are welcomed, Thanks for listening!


BURY ME ON AN ARKANSAS HILLTOP
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When my Dad's time had finally come
He called me over to his bedside
Said "Son here's what I want you to do
When I finally die"

[chorus]
Just bury me on an Arkansas hilltop
High above where the White River's flowin'
So these old bones can rest in a peaceful place
While my soul is enjoying life in heaven

Dad's been gone for five years now
And Mom is quickly failing
I asked her where she wanted to rest
and she said "Son there ain't no use in asking"

[repeat chorus]

Now I'm old and grey and my body hurts
Don't think I've got much longer
I don't have to think about where I want to go
When my days are over

[repeat chorus]
[repeat chorus]

Ralph
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