Gone in the Mountains

[Instrumental] [Verse] Mountain breeze I'm feelin' at ease Sunlight peekin' through the tall trees In the heart of Appalachia Where my soul belongs Singin' songs 'bout the mountains all day long [Verse 2] Hiking up the trails Where the wildflowers bloom Listenin' to the sound of a banjo's tune From the rolling hills to the hollers deep These Appalachian mountains They're mine to keep [Chorus] Oh High on the ridge Where the wild things roam Where the river dances and the cedars grow In the land of bluegrass Our hearts beat strong These mountains sing our Appalachian song (Verse 3) Fireflies flicker in the twilight hush Stars come out, paintin' the velvet plush Grandpa's fiddle playin' a lonesome tune Tells a story 'bout a love beneath the moon (Verse 4) Generations built these cabins strong Family, friends, where we all belong Faith and music, traditions stand tall Echoing through these mountain halls (Chorus) Oh High on the ridge Where the wild things roam Where the river dances and the cedars grow In the land of bluegrass Our hearts beat strong These mountains sing our Appalachian song (Bridge) If I ever stray too far, I know I'll return Back to these mountains, where my spirit will burn With the love for the land, the wide open sky