Krauss, Alison - Lay My Burden Down Lyrics






Gonna lay my burden down
Lay my body in the ground
Cold clay against my skin
But I don't care at all

Can't seem to find my piece of mind
So with the earth I'll lay entwined
Six feet underground
My feet are warm and dry

When I get to the other side
I'll put your picture way up high
But I'm not coming back to you
It's just too far

If I was cast off on the sea
Would you come and look for me
Or would you just let me sink
Beneath the waves so blue

What if I had learned to fly
Fly all night till day drew night
Perch down upon a branch and
Scan the crowd for you

When I touch my feet on the land
I'll kiss your lips and take your hand
But you know I'm not here to stay
It's just too far

Darling can't you hear me cry
My bones are broke
My tongue is tied
The moon is swaying back and forth
Against the navy sky
Is all that I can see
My body's trembling on my knees
Just have a little mercy on me
Run away and hide

When I sleep the angels sing
But I cannot hear a thing
Eyes close
Dreaming of the better days gone by

When I wake the trumpets play
And I'm standing at the gates
Fall down and joy
I know my race has just been won

When I was young my mom would say
Well life is hard, but that's OK
If you can make it through the day
It's not that far
No, it's not that far





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  1. A.... M....

    Alison has a good voice of singing like a Angel.

  2. B.... B....

    Over three and a half million views.

  3. B.... C....

    Bold move by LetterMAN

  4. g.... ....

    Alison's music come from her heart and that's all I am interested in and the guys are amazing Ron block solid guitar !!

  5. O.... D....

    Love her..

  6. C.... 4....

    Vraiment tres joli... From France.

  7. P.... M....

    Hey, God do we get that rest before or after we are actually dead - (just asking for a bunch of friends)?

    P.... M....

    Your groom has went to prepare a place for you......

  8. 7.... ....

    And God sent down an Angel to sing

  9. h.... ....

    Wow. Thank you KVMR for bringing this great tune to my attention

  10. R.... B....

    Not a bad note ever when Allison and Union Station perform, wonderful as usual.👍👍

  11. C.... K....

    Thank you Lord, for handling her Medal of Art Thank you President Trump.

  12. T.... N....

    ❤️❤️❤️

  13. N.... C....

    Still trying to figure out what the "WWW" is?  I mean really?  When was this aired?

  14. B.... ....

    Wish she would REALLY BELT ONE OUT, sometimes..
    However
    "The Beauty of the Princes, SHINES from with-in Her".
    And with this one... it surely surely does.

  15. E.... d....

    Absolutely beautiful!

  16. T.... M....

    This version sucks moth balls. I love Jeff Daniels, Cicely Tyson, and Anna Robb's version MUCH better. I wanna hear that.

  17. D.... J....

    Start 0:40

  18. k.... m....

    Satanic mtf tranny

  19. G.... G....

    GENE WATSON OLD MAN AND HIS HORN PLEASE ??

  20. G.... G....

    OLD MAN AND THE HORN ??

    G.... G....

    I WANT TO HEAR GENE WATSON OLD MAN AND HIS HORN PLEASE??

  21. T.... M....

    someone similar you may like: the Wailin Jennys

  22. M.... H....

    Heard this song during the closing credits of the movie "Get Low" starring Robert Duvall and an ALL STAR cast. Funny, songs like this 20 years ago would get me to tapping my toe to the beat and the lyrics would be sung and never really illicit much of a response. Now staring 61 down the barrel the movie and the lyrics mean a lot more to me. I'm going to go cry a little more. F@&king getting old is something.

  23. R.... ....

    MY OPENING FAREWELL
    Alison Krauss (Songwriter: Jackson Browne)
    My love stands before the open window
    Staring so far away
    He can almost feel the southern wind blow
    Almost touching my restless days

    He turns from the window to me
    Sad smile his apology
    Sad eyes reaching for the door

    Daylight loses to another evening
    And still he spares me the word goodbye
    He sits alone beside me fighting his feelings
    He struggles to speak but in the end I only cry

    Suddenly it's so hard to find
    The words that would help me speak my troubled mind
    He's offering these to me as if to be kind:
    There is a train everyday leaving either way
    There is a train everyday leaving either way
    There is a world, you know
    And there is a way to go
    And we'll soon be gone, it's just as well
    This is my opening farewell

    A child's drawing is on the table
    A woman's silk lying on the floor
    And he would keep me here if I were able
    And lock us safe behind this open door

    But suddenly it's so clear to me
    I've asked him to see what he may never see
    Now his kind words find their way back to me
    There is a train everyday leaving either way
    There is a world, you know
    And there is a way to go
    And we'll soon be gone, it's just as well
    This is my opening farewell

    Songwriter: Jackson Browne

    R.... ....

    Play opening farewell Jackson browne

  24. L.... R....

    Allison , I can still see you and your pet chicken walking down the sidewalk on hill street. Your neighbor across the street. You have the voice of an angel. Leon

  25. J.... I....

    Gonna lay my burden down
    Lay my body in the ground
    Cold clay against my skin
    But I don't care at all

    Can't seem to find my piece of mind
    So with the earth I'll lay entwined
    Six feet underground
    My feet are warm and dry

    When I get to the other side
    I'll put your picture way up high
    But I'm not coming back to you
    It's just too far

    If I was cast off on the sea
    Would you come and look for me
    Or would you just let me sink
    Beneath the waves so blue

    What if I had learned to fly
    Fly all night till day drew nigh
    Touch down upon a branch and
    Scan the crowd for you

    When I touch my feet on the land
    I'll kiss your lips and take you in
    But you know I'm not here to stay
    It's just too far

    Darling can't you hear me cry
    My bones are broke
    My tongue is tied
    The moon is swaying back and forth
    Against the navy sky
    Is all I can see
    My body is trembling on my knees
    Just have a little mercy on me
    Run away and hide

    When I sleep the angels sing
    But I cannot hear a thing
    Eyes close
    Dreaming of the better days gone by

    When I wake the trumpets play
    And I'm standing at the gates
    Fall down and joy
    I know my race has just been won

    When I was young my momma would say
    Well life is hard, but that's O.K.
    If you can make it through the day
    It's not that far

  26. W.... N....

    Stevie who?

  27. W.... R....

    Sweet song and sweet voice.

  28. G.... G....

    Closing song for the HIT movie Get Low.

  29. R.... 6....

    Simply gorgeous..and beautiful song 😍

  30. M.... K....

    Please play this at my celebration of life❤️

  31. D.... O....

    Why couldn't she go natural with her looks

  32. N.... F....

    Gonna lay my burden down
    Lay my body in the ground
    Cold clay against my skin
    But I don't care at all

    Can't seem to find my piece of mind
    So with the earth I'll lay entwined
    Six feet underground
    My feet are warm and dry

    When I get to the other side
    I'll put your picture way up high
    But I'm not coming back to you
    It's just too far

    If I was cast off on the sea
    Would you come and look for me
    Or would you just let me sink
    Beneath the waves so blue

    What if I had learned to fly
    Fly all night till day drew nigh
    Touch down upon a branch and
    Scan the crowd for you

    When I touch my feet on the land
    I'll kiss your lips and take you in
    But you know I'm not here to stay
    It's just too far

    Darling can't you hear me cry
    My bones are broke
    My tongue is tied
    The moon is swaying back and forth
    Against the navy sky
    Is all I can see
    My body is trembling on my knees
    Just have a little mercy on me
    Run away and hide

    When I sleep the angels sing
    But I cannot hear a thing
    Eyes close
    Dreaming of the better days gone by

    When I wake the trumpets play
    And I'm standing at the gates
    Fall down and joy
    I know my race has just been won

    When I was young my momma would say
    Well life is hard, but that's O.K.
    If you can make it through the day
    It's not that far
    No, it's not that far

  33. A.... B....

    Tipsy a little

  34. e.... ....

    Her voice is perfect in those minor keys

  35. R.... W....

    Vocal perfection...so effortless and pure!!

  36. J.... I....

    Gonna lay my burden down
    Lay my body in the ground
    Cold clay against my skin
    But I don't care at all

    Can't seem to find my piece of mind
    So with the earth I'll lay entwined
    Six feet underground
    My feet are warm and dry

    When I get to the other side
    I'll put your picture way up high
    But I'm not coming back to you
    It's just too far

    If I was cast off on the sea
    Would you come and look for me
    Or would you just let me sink
    Beneath the waves so blue

    What if I had learned to fly
    Fly all night till day drew nigh
    Touch down upon a branch and
    Scan the crowd for you

    When I touch my feet on the land
    I'll kiss your lips and take you in
    But you know I'm not here to stay
    It's just too far

    Darling can't you hear me cry
    My bones are broke
    My tongue is tied
    The moon is swaying back and forth
    Against the navy sky
    Is all I can see
    My body is trembling on my knees
    Just have a little mercy on me
    Run away and hide

    When I sleep the angels sing
    But I cannot hear a thing
    Eyes close
    Dreaming of the better days gone by

    When I wake the trumpets play
    And I'm standing at the gates
    Fall down and joy
    I know my race has just been won

    When I was young my momma would say
    Well life is hard, but that's O.K.
    If you can make it through the day
    It's not that far
    No, it's not that far

  37. C.... ....

    Nave skies

  38. A.... R....

    She sings like a angel. Has only gotten better thru the many years I have listen to her. 🧚‍♀️💫

  39. B.... B....

    The Cóiest Bodhar,,

  40. C.... ....

    Soft hair soft voice...no nappy black stuff.

  41. T.... H....

    Ble egabyw

  42. D.... L....

    From the Movie "Get Low". If you havnt seen it...go rent it or buy it. Its an offbeat independent film with Robert Duvall, sissy Spacek and Bill Murray and you are going to love it. This song is the closing song from that film. I highly recommend it.

  43. C.... ....

    Lets get right to it.

  44. C.... ....

    Two dimensions... 5 dimensions

  45. C.... ....

    They dont even know it.

  46. C.... ....

    Sheenta nopra oof vas beth uud.

  47. C.... ....

    Come on a seek ta oct teck ploy ya.

  48. C.... ....

    Just making a simple comment. Did you guys see their skulls wiggle? I saw it twice. Angels...I tell you they are Angels.

  49. C.... ....

    In their Angelic bodies they fly with angelic weapons on fire protecting us from evil darkness.

  50. C.... ....

    Angels. These are Angels who God have let on Earth to play and protect.

  51. R.... l....

    Wow you guys have worked so hard to make it that smooth. Love AK's voice love to see you in the Uk

  52. P.... G....

    What a great band, the beautiful voice of Alison and the great guitar playing, in particular Gerry Douglas. What happened in the introduction, Dan's head went into spasms?

  53. P.... ....

    what a voice ! love it!

  54. D.... C....

    Lay Lady Lay

  55. c.... ....

    magical.

  56. J.... S....

    Love her!!!

  57. T.... P....

    I love your band. Alison Krauss 😊

  58. T.... P....

    Heavenly xo

  59. J.... R....

    What would david letterman dew,,, then ask what would jesus do,,, whatever that is don't do it,,,, he's dead ,,, he chose poorly,,, do,,, just the oppisite,,, what would dave do

  60. R.... F....

    My dog of 13 years just died. This is bringing me a little comfort. Great song.

  61. M.... M....

    When I was learning English this song was on my ears. I felt in love with it so fast… not because of the lyrics (that I did not understand at that time) but the good music. Anyway an American friend helped me to understand the subtle meaning. Now I am able to express my gratitude directly to her. This music makes what Ms Krauss is singing to us about a better world through music in order to become us into a better human being citizen. She has the skill to raise that goal for everyone. Thanks to your band for making such as great performance with such as subtle accuracy. God bless you.

  62. T.... B....

    Grace potter and joe satriani

  63. S.... J....

    Great Alison!

  64. c.... u....

    sharing lifes journeys.sharing your burdens. friends

  65. D.... L....

    My favorite country blue grass singer. Voice like an Angel.❤

  66. L.... C....

    Dave L SUX.

  67. F.... ....

    What can you say? She is perfect. Jerry kinda gets it too.

  68. L.... m....

    Heavenly voice on Earth...waiting to hear the choir... ;)

  69. 2.... T....

    Incredibly perfect voice.

  70. n.... ....

    So pretty she is. Great musicians and sound wonderful.

  71. l.... c....

    To hear the true words makes me sad. Lost from a nicer place. To the situation now. Its sad.

  72. J.... C....

    stunning in all ways ,music ,voice and a pleasure to watch and hear .

  73. S.... L....

    A sample of the Angel's music that awaits Christ's children!!

  74. L.... M....

    Placating.....nice try

  75. L.... D....

    LOVE HER

  76. G.... L....

    Gonna lay my burden down
    Lay my body in the ground
    Cold clay against my skin
    But I don't care at all

    Can't seem to find my piece of mind
    So with the earth I'll lay entwined
    Six feet underground
    My feet are warm and dry

    When I get to the other side
    I'll put your picture way up high
    But I'm not coming back to you
    It's just too far

    If I was cast off on the sea
    Would you come and look for me
    Or would you just let me sink
    Beneath the waves so blue

    What if I had learned to fly
    Fly all night till day drew nigh
    Touch down upon a branch and
    Scan the crowd for you

    When I touch my feet on the land
    I'll kiss your lips and take you in
    But you know I'm not here to stay
    It's just too far

    Darling can't you hear me cry
    My bones are broke
    My tongue is tied
    The moon is swaying back and forth
    Against the navy sky
    Is all I can see
    My body is trembling on my knees
    Just have a little mercy on me
    Run away and hide

    When I sleep the angels sing
    But I cannot hear a thing
    Eyes close
    Dreaming of the better days gone by

    When I wake the trumpets play
    And I'm standing at the gates
    Fall down and joy
    I know my race has just been won

    When I was young my momma would say
    Well life is hard, but that's O.K.
    If you can make it through the day
    It's not that far
    No, it's not that far

  77. P.... B....

    Oh my goodness she looks like a plastic surgery nightmare clown... she would be more beautiful if she would have just aged naturally

  78. A.... ....

    It is almost unfair to have so much incredible talent on stage together in this one group of musicians. They are the best of the best.

  79. M.... T....

    Alison is just as beautiful as ever. We saw her at the Chautauqua Institute over the weekend.

  80. P.... ....

    Alison Krauss Never Gets Old!

  81. A.... R....

    Well obviously Dave Letterman is an Alison Krauss fan too!

  82. b.... L....

    PHEW!!!!.....👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  83. G.... G....

    I can never understand what America saw in Letterman, bumbling person of very little wit and could not listen to any one but himself.

  84. B.... H....

    Guessing this was early 1990's by the "dialing up on the WWW" comment.

  85. T.... D....

    so. beautiful.

  86. A.... F....

    Yes , an angel is singing on Earth

  87. S.... ....

    I use to tell my son that she has a voice straight from Heaven. A blessing we all can enjoy. thanks,,,,,

  88. c.... b....

    your so beautiful, please be content. drunk charlie, charlotte NC.

  89. S.... B....

    Happiness for the One I love

  90. M.... H....

    Nice song

  91. K.... B....

    Wish she was my girl

  92. G.... R....

    Sp enjoy Alison Kraus and Union station...she has won so many Grammys a d all... I don't know if you all are aware but she and Robert Plant did a phenomenal album together. Just a few years ago. His rusty voice & her smooth voice was incredible.

  93. L.... V....

    Lovely...... in so many subtle ways.

  94. S.... J....

    This woman is an amazing Christian person with a beautiful heart and amazing voice. Her and her band are absolutely amazing. All the other women in nowadays so-called country music and gospel music need to sit in the audience and listen to this Angelic voice.

  95. F.... ....

    this band brings a little heaven down to earth

  96. E.... d....

    GREAT ARTIST

  97. P.... P....

    Alison I love you and your music god love ya Paul p Birmingham England x x 🔯❤👍☺

  98. R.... c....

    first time i herd this AWESOME!!

  99. H.... ....

    The internets.