We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Don't Dig My Grave Too Deep

from Waiting For The Water by Pat Wictor

/

lyrics

My name is Lucas Younger, I was born in the County Clygh
In the war to save the Union, I fought on the losing side
When the bodies fell like timber, and blood flowed like a stream
And the country unraveled like a seam.

Now as far as I remember, I've never had a cause
To treat any man unjustly or trample any laws
But you can push a man just so far before he'll turn and fight
And it doesn't always matter if he's right

Ooh, promise me one thing
You will bury me under God's wing
Ooh, in case I cannot sleep
Please don't dig my grave too deep

In a deep and dark December, we were barely half alive
I really don't remember how the half of us survived
My brother joined the Army, my mother joined the dead
And I joined up with Quantrill instead

We burned our way through Kansas and down to Tennessee
Taking what we wanted but not more than we'd need
Now I've been called an outlaw, but never to my face
And I will not be looked on in disgrace

Ooh, promise me one thing
You will bury me under God's wing
Ooh, in case I cannot sleep
Please don't dig my grave too deep

My name is Lucas Younger, I'm all of twenty-five
And I know I'm not expected to leave this room alive
But if I should meet the devil, I'll spit right in his eye
The first time, I was too scared to try

Ooh, promise me one thing
You will bury me under God's wing
Ooh, in case I cannot sleep
Please don't dig my grave too deep

credits

from Waiting For The Water, released April 21, 2021
PW: vocals, lap slide guitar, lap steel
Jen Schonwald: vocal harmonies
Cheryl Prashker: percussion
Aaron Goldsmith: bass
by Rich Deans (New Europe Music/BMI)

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Pat Wictor image

Pat Wictor Brooklyn, New York

Grounded in rural blues and gospel traditions, Pat Wictor's lean, poetic songs and expressive guitar playing are seasoned with jazz, pop, improvisational surprise, and philosophy. He first gained attention as an acoustic lap slide guitarist, and a sought-after collaborator and session musician. His evolving projects push his own musical boundaries ever outward ... more

contact / help

Contact Pat Wictor

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like Pat Wictor, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Featured guests are the golden-voiced Baby Rose and psyche soulsters Brainstory.
listen now