by Nora Jane Struthers on album Carnival

There's an old man walking Up a mountain trail And you know he don't see that well But his path is written Into his memory And he can sing it like a melody He sings it like a melody As it twists and t

by Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line on album Carnival

by Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line on album Carnival

Take me to the carnival let me ride the rides buy me a red balloon and some sweet potato fries I don't care how long we stay as long as we can see, everything there is to see I want to see the

by Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line on album Carnival

My daddy said his time is near the end with Momma gone there's just one thing to do So every mornin' we set out from home Ruffles, knots, satchels, and good boots He says, "Darlin', its time you

by Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line on album Carnival

by Nora Jane Struthers on album Carnival

When I was a baby child my mama rocked me side to side She sets me down, I start to crawl Ever since then been travelin' on Travelin' on I am not afraid of travelin' on I am not afraid of travelin',

by Nora Jane Struthers on album Carnival

John Masters lives in that big white house Tobacco is his trade They say when he married his pretty Emaline Even the horses drank champagne In the cool of the morning he walks his fields With a pisto

by Nora Jane Struthers on album Carnival

Beyond the farm you will always be a stranger You will face all kinds of dangers and for what? Beyond to the farm you'll be locked inside forever And you will not feel the sunshine or the rain or my t

by Nora Jane Struthers on album Carnival

I'll close my eyes So I won't see The fiery leaves of the sourwood tree And if I try Perhaps I'll find A few more berries left on the vine No no no no no It's not time; It's not time No no no no no I

by Nora Jane Struthers on album Carnival

Her hair was tangled; her clothes were torn No pride left to protect Her mama's last hope; brothers and sisters at home Praying she brings them back some bread Woah, Woah Like a law man hunting down

by Nora Jane Struthers on album Carnival

Going on a bike ride sidewalk on the right side I could go anywhere Going on a bike ride nothing but the sunshine I could go anywhere It's been such a long time I'm going on a bike ride Oh somehow I

by Nora Jane Struthers on album Carnival

Imagine my surprise when they came down the drive With that big spool of electric wire I didn't understand exactly what they meant But they said when they're finished we can talk with all our friends

by Nora Jane Struthers on album Carnival

Stay up all night a'waitin for the sun to peek its head Just behind that mountain top And if I get tired I'll lay right down here in the needle bed And if I fall boy let me fall The dew has fallen; i

by Nora Jane Struthers on album Carnival

Some girls they like walkin', courtin' round the square Showin' off their fine shoes and ribbons in their hair But you wont catch me walking out on a night so grand I'll be kicking up my feet down at

by Nora Jane Struthers on album Carnival

My daddy says his time is near the end With mama gone there's just one thing to do So every morning we set out from home Rifles, knives, satchels and good boots He says, "Darlin', it's time you learn

by Nora Jane Struthers on album Carnival

Mama says, Don't you marry no railroad man He will burn through your lovin with lies of where he's been Just when you think he's finally stopped he'll start again Mama says, Don't you marry no railroa

by Nora Jane Struthers on album Carnival

I walked to school on Monday and when I stepped in the door the other girls were gathered in a circle on the floor Their slates and books were resting, dejected upon their desks Their skirts bloomed o

by Nora Jane Struthers on album Carnival

Take me to the carnival let me ride the rides buy me a red balloon and some sweet potato fries I don't care how long we stay as long as we can see everything there is to see I want to see the bearded

by Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line on album Carnival

I'll close my eyes So I won't see The fiery leaves of the sourwood tree And if I try Perhaps I'll find A few more berries left on the vine No no no no no It's not time; It's not time No no no no no I

by Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line on album Carnival

Beyond the farm you will always be a stranger You will face all kinds of dangers and for what? Beyond to the farm you'll be locked inside forever And you will not feel the sunshine or the rain or my t