This is my own version of a Texas Gladden song which I first heard from Richie Stearns and Rosie Newton. I think my take on the melody has been Sacred Harp-ified.
lyrics
Cold mountains they are here around me.
Cold waters runnings through the streams.
Though in my sleep I think I found him,
but when I wake, it's but a dream.
True, when I wake and can not find him,
all on my bed I weep and moan.
Just like the raindrops without numbering
it's all because I'm left alone.
Oh I hate the time when I must leave you
Oh i hate the time when we must part.
Though I have loved you without measuring,
I'll give my hand, you have my heart.
Cold mountains they are here around me.
Cold waters runnings through the streams.
Though in my sleep I think I found him,
but when I wake, it's but a dream.
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