About a man who values the legal tender over tender love. For numismatists everywhere
699- Silver Dollar ©2022 by Rob Lincoln No Capo G
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In my hand a silver dollar
Carson City 1883
I am there as my mind wanders
Thought I saw Sweet Emily
Born so poor in a dark holler
We made our way from Tennessee
Traveled far to west Nevader
Thought we’d explore Eagle Valley
FM7 Em D
That was when I first saw her face
Shined without a blemish not even a trace
We rode our mules through the territory
And came to find the silver mine
Em caught cold and died as I searched for glory
But no silver could I find
That was when I first saw her face
Shined without a blemish not even a trace
There was a mint right in the city
I’d try my luck with Uncle Sam
I was a desperate man it wasn’t pretty
But I grabbed two bags went on the lam
I love your face oh lady liberty
I watch you now sparkle, gleam and shine
Long departed is sweet Emily
But I know you’re forever mine
Yes I know you’re forever mine
In my hand a silver dollar
@nancycunning Feb 2022
Another beautiful piece of Americana. I love how clear the scene is, and the music and guitar and voice are just right.
@cubizm Feb 2022
Nice piece of American music. Your sweet spot of the 1800s! I love that all your characters are floating around in your mind, perhaps discussing the finer points of homesteading. Very Rob song.
@goldarrow Feb 2022
Nice trip back to a different age.....also liked the old timey touch of your choice of resonator guitar for this one.