Maple on the Hill Lyrics

Ralph Stanley Maple On The Hill written by Gussie Davis
Jim Lauderdale
In a quiet country village stood a Maple On The Hill
Where I sat with my Geneva long ago
As the stars were shining brightly we could hear the whippoorwill
As we sat beneath that Maple On The Hill
Fiddle Solo
We would sing love songs together while the birds had gone to rest
We would listen to the murmur o'er the hill
Will you love me little darling as you did those starry nights
As we sat beneath that Maple On The Hill
guitar solo
Don't forget me, little darling when they lay me down to die
Just one little wish, darling that I pray
As you linger there in sadness thinking darling, of the past
Lay your teardrops kiss the flowers on my grave
banjo solo
I will soon be with the angels on that bright and peaceful shore
Even now I hear them coming o'er the hill
So goodbye my little darling, it is time for us to part
I must leave you and that Maple On The Hill
>From Jim Lauderdale & Ralph Stanley "I Feel Like Singing Today"
Rebel Records 1999
Public Domain
Ralph Stanley vocals/guitar
Jim Lauderdale vocals/guitar
Jack Cooke bass/baritone vocals
James Alan Shelton lead guitar
Ralph Stanley II guitar/baritone vocals
Steve Sparkman banjo
James Price fiddle/mandolin/vocals