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GUEST,Robin Lyr Req: Live On Down the Line (Carter Family) (10) RE: Lyr Req: Live on down the line (Carter Family) 15 Sep 10


Hi all Mudcaters (first post here for me),

I came across this song, sung by A.P and Sara Carter (without Maybelle) on their 50's Acme Sessions.
The title says "Live on Down the Line", and the lead is sung by A.P. I have been able to figure some lyrics:

   I'se gonna live on down the line
   I'se gonna live on down the line
   I'se gonna live on down the line
   Where the *** has no [end] (not sure)

Some say give me silver
And some say give me gold
But I say give me Jesus
He's precious to my soul

And there was poor old Daniel
Was cast in the lion den
And when he prayed to heaven
King Jesus was his friend

Now come on you good people
And listen to my plea
Put your trust in Jesus
And he will set you free

With one or two more verses. I can't figure out the last line of the chorus, and I'd really appreciate if someone gets it.

Also, I haven't been able to find this song or a close one anywhere else (apart from a few floating lyrics, like the "some say give me silver" thing). If any of you has any info on where does it come from, and if there are other recordings of it, it'd be appreciated also.

Cheers,

Robin


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