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Western Trail

from Migrations by The Littlest Birds

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Notes: written without an instrument, just humming and singing while driving, after visiting the BLM's Trails Interperative Center in Casper, Wyoming in 2010.

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Out on the western trail
For many days we did ride
Along the banks of a lonesome river
Singing songs by the fireside.

This way we crossed the empty prarie
And we crossed the river wide
And we crossed the barren desert
Where so many others have died

And now we stand upon the South Pass
Looking west from the Great Divide
All our hopes and our fortunes
Lie beyond the horizon line.

Oh we've got one foot in tomorrow
We've got one foot in yesterday
We've got one step still before us
Oh Lord to you we pray.

It's a hard road we've got to travel
With deep ruts of despair
Give us strength and give us health now
Give us no trouble beyond repair

And now we stand upon the South Pass
Looking west from the Great Divide
All our hopes and our fortunes
Lie beyond the horizon line.

Oh we've got one foot in tomorrow
We've got one foot in yesterday
We've got one step still before us
Give us Hope and Give Us Strength.

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from Migrations, released October 14, 2011
David Huebner Arr. The Littlest Birds

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The Littlest Birds Laramie, Wyoming

The Littlest Birds is the banjo-driven music of and Sharon Martinson, performing both solo concerts and currently with several duo and trio configurations. "Think instrumental virtuosity balanced by a breezy, backwoods soul, music that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally soothing."
- Dan Bolles, Seven Days Weekly, Burlington VT, 2011 ... more

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