Country Music is about something that happened to you, or to someone you know.
- Unknown
At least, if we're any damn good at all.
Dad had a good life, and ended surrounded with the people who loved him, and so a lot of these lyrics really don't fit. But listening to this, I find that it still echoes in that part of my soul that tells me who I am.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
- Kalil Gibran
Go Rest High On That Mountain (Songwriter: Vince Gill)
I know your lifeRest in peace, Dad.
On earth was troubled
And only you could know the pain
You weren't afraid to face the devil
You were no stranger to the rain
Go rest high on that mountain
‘Cause, Son, your work on earth is done
Go to Heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son
Oh, how we cried the day you left us
And gathered round your grave to grieve
Wish I could see the angels’ faces
When they hear your sweet voice sing
Go rest high on that mountain
‘Cause, Son, your work on earth is done
Go to Heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son
Go rest high on that mountain
‘Cause, Son, your work on earth is done
Go to Heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son
Go to Heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son
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Hmmm... Sigh.
ReplyDeleteI want say you will stop missing him, but overtime it seems to move to the back of your head. I've just been remembering some good times that I had with my father, and thoughs memories are precious.
So I feel the need to thank you for sharing this with us.
Thank You,
Josh
Strange - I heard that song a few mornings ago and smiled...I always think of it as my own send-off song and it never fails to remind me of Trooper's grandfather...
ReplyDeleteYour stories of the last few days are absolutely golden. I can particularly relate to the lost years when pride prevents a call...I am so pleased you made that call. And now...now he knows everything. There is some comfort there, surely. Stay well, keep writing. He seemed such an interesting man.