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SAMPLE SONG LYRICS

 

500 mILES – by Sonya Stead (2008)

It was 1862 in the hot July sun, a young man pledged his name and he backed up his
gun, He headed for the battle where his life would be changed and there the fire rained.

Robert get your gun the battles raging hot, we’ve got to hold the line or surely we’ll be
shot. When the smoke cleared that day, they carried him a way to await a prisoner’s fate.

Chorus
He walked 500 miles from the Carolina hills, 500 miles from his home. And the life
that he knew was fading from his view as the truth kept marching on.

Break

Bridge

Elmira killed more southern boys than any Yankee gun and
few ever walked away from that grave.

Break

Chorus
He was 500 miles from the Carolina hills, 500 miles from his home. And the life that
he knew was fading from his view as the truth kept marching on.

Robert P. survived inside the prison gates; He had to swear allegiance
to the United States. When the war finally ended and the men
were set free he walked to Mebanville.

Modified Chorus
He walked 500 miles to the Carolina hills, 500 miles to his home. And the life that
he knew was coming into view as the truth kept marching on.

Modified Chorus
He walked 500 miles to the Carolina hills, 500 miles to his home. And the life that
he knew was coming into view as the truth kept marching on.

 

Bluegrass Girlby Sonya Stead (2007)

I’m Carolina born, Carolina bred, when they lay me in the ground, I’ll be Tarheel dead.
But rooted in my heart is the rhythm to my soul with songs from
Jimmy Martin all the way to Bill Monroe.

Chorus
Cause I’m a bluegrass girl, it’s music fills my world, From the mountains
to the cities, or across the ocean wide, No matter where I traveled or
where my body lies, I’m a bluegrass girl.

Interlude

When the music starts to play, my body starts to sway, I thank the Lord
for Bluegrass, it brightens up my day, No matter where I go, no matter
what I do, it’s part of who I am like the red, white and blue.

Cause I’m a bluegrass girl, it’s music fills my world, From the mountains
to the cities, or across the ocean wide, No matter where I traveled or
where my body lies, I’m a bluegrass girl.

Interlude

I’m Carolina born, Carolina bred, when they lay me in the ground,
I’ll be Tarheel dead. But rooted in my heart is the rhythm to my soul
with songs from Dolly Parton all the way to J.D. Crowe.

Chorus
Cause I’m a bluegrass girl, it’s music fills my world, From the mountains
to the cities, or across the ocean wide, No matter where I traveled or
where my body lies, I’m a bluegrass girl.

Yeah I’m a bluegrass girl, it’s music rocks my world. From the mountains
to the cities, underneath Carolina skies, I’m a bluegrass girl.

 

Carolina Kissesby Missy Pyne (2008)

Suddenly you’re gone from me. Is this my reality? All alone without you
here to hold? The Carolina Sky’s not blue, when I’m here and there’s no you.
The sun won’t shine and I am feeling cold.

Bridge
So I’ll send a little love your way. Hoping for a brighter day.
These will help till you are here to stay.

Chorus
I’ll send you Carolina Kisses and send them through the sky.
Grab ‘em tight don’t ever let them by. I’ll send you Carolina Kisses
and I want you to know, Hold ‘em close don’t ever let them go.
When you feel them near your heart, then you’ll know….

Interlude of “In My Mind I’m Gone to Carolina” (By James Taylor)

Music has no harmony if you’re not here to sing with me. The songs we
sing make my heart feel light. Wish that things were different than
they are. I can’t feel you close when you’re that far.

Chorus Tag
I love you so…(Carolina Kisses). Don’t let me go…(Carolina Kisses).
You need to know… I love you so…(In my mind I’m gone to Carolina).
I love you so.

 

Help My Unbeliefby Sonya Stead (2006)

Who is Jesus? That I should give my life to Him, walk away from my sins.
Who is Jesus? Did He really die for me, on a cross at Calvary? Was He raised from
the tomb on that Easter morn? Does He love me, and should I wait for His return?

Chorus
Help my unbelief, make my faith strong, Lead me to the light, where all truth
comes from. Help me believe, I want to believe.

Who is Jesus? Is he God or just a man, my brother or a friend? Who is Jesus?
Did he make the blind to see, is He reaching out to me? Can I really know without
touching His hands? Are the answers there, I want to understand.

Chorus
Help my unbelief, make my faith strong, Lead me to the light, where all truth
comes from. Help me believe, I want to believe.

Bridge
Let the seed of faith grow in my heart, Let it testify of truth, Let this darkness depart.

Interlude-(chorus)

Now I know Jesus, I’ll give my life to Him. I’ll walk away from sin. I know Jesus,
He really died for me on a cross at Calvary. He was raised from a tomb on
that Easter morn. I know He loves me and I’ll wait for His return.

Chorus
Help my unbelief, make my faith strong, Lead me to the light, where all truth
comes from. Help me believe, I want to believe.

Modified Chorus
Help my unbelief, make my faith strong, Lead me to the light, where all truth
comes from. Help me believe, I want to believe ------ I do believe.

 

Runaway Trainby Sonya Stead (2007)

Runaway Train Runaway Train

I’m on a runaway train racing down the track, It left the station yesterday it ain’t
turning back The engineers throwing on a little more coal-----
The whistles just screaming get out of the road You better watch you
step its out of control It’s a runaway train and it’s raring to go.
Runaway Train Runaway Train

Break ½ break
My honeys been crying - staring at the tracks He wants the train to stop and
bring me back. I told him I was gone, I was gone for good. He doesn’t understand,
I wouldn’t stop if I could. It’s a runaway train, racing down the track
Can you hear the sound of the clickety clack.

Break ½ break

Bridge
You can loose your troubles You can loose you mind Just get on board, leave it all behind.

Break ½ break

Runaway Train, Runaway Train I’m on a runaway train racing down the track,
It left the station yesterday it ain’t turning back
Runaway Train, Runaway Train
Runaway / Runaway / Runaway Train
Runaway Train ----

 

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2010 EVENTS

August 20 – Carolina Inn

August 21 – R.A. Fountain General Store

Sept. 25 – Denton, NC

Sept. 28-Oct. 2 – IBMA

Dec. 11 – Lenior Community College

2011 EVENTS

Jan. 15 – Page Walker Hotel

March 5 – Lucketts

April 2 – Song of the Mountains

April 30 – Paramount Theater

May 27 – Lil John's Mountain Music Festival

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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