Won't You Come And Sing For Me

from When The Sun Goes In by Simon Robinson

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This fabulous song was written by Hazel Dickens, a bluegrass
songwriter and singer from Mercer County, West Virginia. Dickens wrote
in her memoir, “’Won’t You Come and Sing for Me’ was the first
commercial recording of one of my songs that contained lyrics, music,
and ideas that were entirely mine.” The song was originally recorded in
the 60s, and has been covered by many other artists since.

lyrics

I feel the shadows now upon me
And the angels beckon to me
Before I go dear sisters and brothers
Won't you come and sing for me

Sing those hymns we sang together
In that plain little church with the benches all worn
How dear to my heart how precious the moments
We stood shaking hands and singing a song

My burden is heavy my way has grown weary
I have traveled a road that is long
And it would warm this old heart my dear brother
If you come and sing me one song

Sing those hymns we sang together
In that plain little church with the benches all worn
How dear to my heart how precious the moments
We stood shaking hands and singing a song

In my home beyond the dark river
Your sweet faces no more I will see
Until we meet where there's no more sad parting
Won't you come and sing for me

Sing those hymns we sang together
In that plain little church with the benches all worn
How dear to my heart how precious the moments
We stood shaking hands and singing a song

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from When The Sun Goes In, released September 30, 2020

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Simon Robinson Leeds, UK

www.simonrobinsonsounds.co.uk
Leeds based musician. Playing folk music from England and America on banjo and guitar.

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