You oughta go north somebody told us

cause the air is filled with gold dust

And fortune falls like snow flakes in your hands

Now i dont recall you said it

But wed lived so long on credit

And so we headed out to find our promised land

Just poor appalachian farm folk

With nothing more than high hopes

We hitched our station wagon to a star

But our dreams all fell in on us

'cause there was no land of promise

And its a stuggle keepin?sight of who you are



Oh and these northern nights are dreary

And my southern heart is weary

I wonder how the old folks are back home

But ill keep leanin?on sweet jesus

I know hell love and guide and lead us

Appalachian memories keep me strong



Ya know ive been thinkin?a whole lot lately

About whats been and what awaits me

It takes all ive got to give what life demands

You go insane if you give in to it

Lifes a mill and ive been through it

Im just thankful im creative with my hands



Oh and these northern nights are dreary

And my southern eyes are teary

Dont i wonder how the old folks are back home

But ill keep leanin?on my jesus

I know hell love and guide and lead us

Appalachian memories keep me strong



Ill keep lookin?to the father

Keep our heads above the water

Appalachian memories keep me strong