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Thread #116137 Message #2505314
Posted By: Richie
01-Dec-08 - 05:34 PM
Thread Name: Origins: The authors of the 'Carter Family songs'
Subject: RE: Origins: The authors of the 'Carter Family songs'
I'll Never Forsake You was recorded by teh Carters in 1940 for Okeh. Need some help on the source: Anyone?
I'll Never Forsake You- Carter Family
I am so happy that you love no other but me All of my life I've tried to win your love you see And I still wonder if you will be happy with me When we are married and I've taken you my wife to be
I have waited so long for the words you just said I always thought that you loved another instead But you have told me with your own sweet lips so red And I am waiting for the day when we shall wed
If you should ever forsake me my love I would pray Take me to my maker up in heaven where white angels stay Cause I could never go on living without you this way If we have to part I'd rather you take me today
No, no I'll never forsake you I'll always be true And we'll be happy together because I love you And when I think of us parting sweetheart it runs through my head If we can't be happy together my love I would rather be dead