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The L&N Don't Stop Here Anymore

from Farewell To The Juvenile Heart Volume 2 by Early Autumn Break

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The L&N Don't Stop Here Anymore

When I was a curly headed baby
My daddy set me down on his knee
Saying, "Son you go to school you learn your letters
Don't you be no dusty miner, boy, like me"

I was born and raised at the mouth of the Hazard Holler
Where the coal cars rolled and rumbled past my door
But now they stand in a rusty row of all empties
Because the L&N don't stop here anymore

I used to think my daddy was a black man
With script enough to buy the company store
But now he goes to town with empty pockets
And, Lord, his face is white as the February snow

(chorus)

Never thought I'd live to learn to love that coal dust
Never thought I'd pray to hear those tipples roar
But, God, I wish the grass would turn to money
And them greenbacks would fill my pockets once more

(chorus)

Last night I dreamt I went down to the office
To get my payday like I done before
But them old kudzu vines was covering the doorway
And there was leaves and grass growing right up through the floor

(chorus)

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from Farewell To The Juvenile Heart Volume 2, released May 29, 2016
lyrics & music by jean ritchie

susan bauszat: vocals
chris bauer: backing vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, electric bass, percussion
hans-georg haas: pedal steel guitar
birte schuler: cello

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Early Autumn Break Dusseldorf, Germany

Early Autumn Break is a folkrock band, hailing from Duesseldorf, Germany. Their music is a blend of 60ies/70ies-influenced folk-rock with an alternative country feel and a genuine sense for the great songwriter tradition. Vocal harmonies meet fingerstyle guitar, mandolin, cello, bass, pedal steel guitar and a driving beat. ... more

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