Appalachia

Oh Appalachia, they’re tearing you apart
Your strong, steady heart can’t take the strain
Oh, Appalachia, they mine you for the coal
But now they want your soul to leave you dying
You gave to us your song and the birds sang along
And the wind answered back when you called
Won't be no trees left at all, no birds flying
Oh, Appalachia, your rivers and your streams
Like memories and dreams will run through our veins
You prayed deep where our love once
You welcomed us home
Then how can we leave you alone, , Appalachia!
Oh, Appalachia, Appalachia,, Oh, Appalachia