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Mercy Railroad (David A. Thompson | Woody Overtones Music, ASCAP) The melodies and chord changes of old spirituals and gospels are some of the coolest ever. Julie Elkins - lead vocal, banjo David Thompson - bass John Lowell - rhythm guitar Mary Lucey - harmony vocal Jason Thomas - fiddle Billy Varnes - harmony vocal Ben Winship - mandolin Dear child of mine You may never get this letter I'm full of sorrow but I had to get you out Scared but relieved I put you on the road to freedom Far from Virginia on the rail underground Cloaked by the rain They whispered, "There's just room for the baby," So before one tear could fall you were in a strangers arms You vanished with the wind Carried North for Mason-Dixon Just before they found me and laid open all my scars By now the sun is shining You surely found a better place And broken all the chains around your soul But don't, don't you worry A ticket home is in my hand To ride Heaven's Mercy Railroad So, blow, whistle blow When I cross the River Jordan I'm going to find a freedom of my own Near my journey's end The wheels strain to carry on Past the troubled waters, rising since that night But just around the bend I see a tunnel, it's coming fast Darkness around me but soon there will be light By now the sun is shining You surely found a better place And broken all the chains around your soul But don't, don't you worry A ticket home is in my hand To ride Heaven's Mercy Railroad So, blow, whistle blow When I cross the River Jordan I'm going to find a freedom of my own I'm going to find a freedom of my own All rights reserved. Unauthorized use or duplication is a violation of applicable laws. |