The L&N Don't Stop Here Anymore - Kathy Mattea Cover - Lyrics & Chords Included!

Now Vickie has the mike & sings a old tune called "The L&N Don't Stop Here Anymore." Written by Jean Ritchie, also recorded by Kathy Mattea & Johnny Cash


Em) When I was a [D] curly headed [Em] baby
My daddy sat me [D] down upon his [Em] knee
He said, "Son, you go to [D] school and learn your [Em] letters
Don't you [C] be a dusty coal [D] miner like [Em] me"

Chorus
I was [D] born and raised in the mouth of the Hazard [Em] Hollow
Where the [D] coal cars rumbled, rolled past my [Em] door
Now they're standin' in a [D] rusty row all [Em] empty
And the [C] L & N [D] don't stop here any[Em]more

I used to think my daddy was a black man
With script enough to buy the company store
Now he goes downtown with empty pockets
And his face is white as a February snow

Chorus

Last night I dreamed I went down to the coal yard
To draw my pay like I always did before
But them ol' kudzu vines were comin' through the window
And the leaves and grass were growin' through the floor

Chorus

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[allshookup1977]

A terrific song, one I hadn't heard before, I enjoyed it very much. A terrific backyard jam, looks like a whole lot of fun! ... FrAnK

[JoshWMusic1]

@allshookup1977

Yes it was, we had a ton of fun can't wait to do it in September. Thanks FrAnK!

[billytussey88]

Thanks for the chords and lyrics!

[JoshWMusic1]

@billytussey88

No problem my friend!

[bucknorrismusic]

Loved it Josh, hey that screen door looks like the on I had when I was a kid. Now there are some memories.

Great playing by all.

[JoshWMusic1]

@bucknorrismusic

Really? That is a pretty new screen door, it was added when that whole room was added onto the house back on '05.

[JoshWMusic1]

@MAFjournal

Thanks so much Mikey! Glad you enjoyed your visit!