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The Miner's Bride

from Gem State (EP) by Karen Dahlstrom

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THE MINER'S BRIDE

A cold wind blows through my windowpane
As we ride through the dusty plain
Snow will fall on the mountainside
When I become a miner’s bride

My true love lies in a soldier’s grave
And with him died the love he gave
The only thing that I can claim
A child with his eyes but not his name

Oh my love, don’t think too hard of me
I could not bide in Tennessee
Now I ride along this railroad track
And I know I’m never coming back

My mama gave away my hand
And sent us to a stranger’s land
He says we’ll live by the riverside
When I become a miner’s bride

I feel the winter coming on
In those mountains far beyond
Before they claim us as their own
I fear the snow will have my bones

Oh my son, don’t think too hard of me
I could not bide in Tennessee
Now I ride along this railroad track
And I know I’m never coming back

©2011 Karen Dahlstrom / Idalyn Music (ASCAP)

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from Gem State (EP), released October 5, 2011

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Karen Dahlstrom Brooklyn, New York

Karen Dahlstrom writes original songs rooted in traditional folk and Americana styles. Her latest release, "No Man's Land," is an intimate collection of songs, recorded with just voice and guitar. Her debut EP, “Gem State," includes songs inspired by her home state of Idaho. Karen is also a member of the alt-folk band, Bobtown, who just released their fourth album, "Chasing the Sun." ... more

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