From the recording Community
14.I’ve Endured
David Reed and Ola Reed
Copyright Midstream Music Publishers
Lead Vocals – Shawn Lane (Blue Highway)
Tenor Harmony Vocal – Jesse Smathers (Lonesome River Band)
Fiddle – Stephen Burwell (Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver)
Dobro – Gaven Largent (Dailey & Vincent)
Bass – Jeff Partin (Mountain Heart)
Guitar – Josh Hicks
Mandolin – Jay Shuler
Banjo – Gregg Welty
Lyrics
VERSE
Born in the mountains, many years ago
Climbed these hills and valleys through the rain and snow
I've seen the lightning flashin', heard the thunder roll
VERSE
Barefoot in the summer, on into the fall
Too many mouths to feed, they couldn't clothe us all
Sent to church on Sunday to learn the golden rule
VERSE
I've worked for the rich, I've lived with the poor
I've seen many heartaches and I'll see many more
I've lived loved and sorrowed, been through success's door
CHORUS
I've endured, I've endured,
how long must one endure