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Thread #116137   Message #2495084
Posted By: Richie
16-Nov-08 - 09:49 AM
Thread Name: Origins: The authors of the 'Carter Family songs'
Subject: Lyr Add: BY THE TOUCH OF HER HAND (Carter Family)
By the Touch of Her Hand was recorded in 1935 in New York City. This is probably an original song by AP Carter. If anyone has more information it would help.

BY THE TOUCH OF HER HAND-Carter Family

There are days so dark that I seek in vain
For the face of my own true love.
But the darkness hides he is there to guide
By the light of the moon above

CHORUS: Oh the lonesome pines, oh the lonesome pines
Where I met that sweetheart of mine
With her hand in mine and our hearts entwined
As we strolled through the lonesome pines

Bright stars above two sweethearts in love
As we sang to the cooing doves
He has brought me back to that mountain shack
By the touch of her hand in love