Cripple Creek” is an Appalachian-style old time tune and folk song, often played the fiddle or banjo, listed as number 3434 in the Roud Folk Song Index. The lyrics areContinue readingCripple Creek
Hail, Hail, the Gang’s All Here
Hail, Hail, the Gang’s All Here is an American popular song first published in 1917. The lyrics, written by D. A. Esrom (pseudonym of Theodora Morse) to a tune composedContinue readingHail, Hail, the Gang’s All Here
Comin’ Thro’ the Rye
“Comin’ Thro’ the Rye” is a poem written in 1784 by Robert Burns (1759–1796). The words are put to the melody of the Scottish Minstrel “Common’ Frae The Town”. ThisContinue readingComin’ Thro’ the Rye
The Cuckoo
“The Cuckoo” is a traditional English folk song, also sung in the United States, Canada, Scotland and Ireland. The song is known by many names, including “The Coo-Coo”, “The Coo-CooContinue readingThe Cuckoo
Yankee Doodle
“Yankee Doodle” is a traditional song and nursery rhyme, the early versions of which predate the Seven Years’ War and American Revolutionary War. It is often sung patriotically in theContinue readingYankee Doodle
Goodbye, World, Goodbye
Goodbye, World, Goodbye A southern gospel song written by Mosie Lister. True to his gospel roots, Mr. Lister’s main message of this piece reflects confidence in knowing that life isContinue readingGoodbye, World, Goodbye
How Long Has It Been
“How Long Has It Been” is a song that takes listeners on a spiritual journey, addressing the universal human longing for a closer relationship with God. The lyrics were inspiredContinue readingHow Long Has It Been
I’ve Got Peace Like a River
I’ve Got Peace Like a River is an African-American spiritual. Spirituals began on the fields and the slaves would sing to pass the time of day. It was also aContinue readingI’ve Got Peace Like a River
Midnight Cry
Midnight Cry sung by Ivan Parker.The Southern Gospel Song was written by brothers Chuck and Greg Day, inspired by the evangelistic service they attended while visiting their parents’ home inContinue readingMidnight Cry
He Looked Beyond My Faults
He Looked Beyond My Faults This beautiful song was written around 1970 by Dottie Rambo.There’s perhaps nothing more beautiful than to belong to a God who loves us unconditionally. ItContinue readingHe Looked Beyond My Faults