17 Apr Marietta
Marietta
©2020 Mark Sadler / 5050songs Inc (ASCAP)
Release Date: Apr 17, 2020
Produced by Demo My Song®
Lyrics
I grew up on the east end of Marietta
A little gem on the banks of the Susquehanna
The River Rats go to Donegal
War Memorial’s where we played our ball
In December’s when they have the Candlelight Tour
I’ll never forget my naughty Marietta
The Fourth of July is our favorite holiday
Memories of the fireworks
The kids from Mount Joy they called us jerks and the river took a life every now and then
And as that freight train thunders along that tiny historic town,
I’ll never forget that day when my best friend Jericho drowned
I feel a great pain remembering how my good buddy had been found
That mournful whistle echoes my cries as that train rolls out of town
Deep in my soul oh how I’m longing for that sound
I always loved the nicknames in Marietta
They drink cold beer at the Boat Club on Saturdays
There’s Possum, Spud, Jake and Elmer
Doggie, Teet, Buzz and Boner
And Front Street floods to Shanks in the pouring rains
And as that freight train thunders along that tiny historic town,
I’ll never forget that day when my best friend Jericho drowned
I feel a great pain remembering how my good buddy had been found
That mournful whistle echoes my cries as that train rolls out of town
Deep in my soul oh how I’m longing for that sound
Chickies Rock is overlooking Marietta
On a clear day you can see to the MBA
Thirsty Thursdays at the club and playing Rounds
Cherry blossoms in spring adorn the town
And the Fruit Stand’s got your flowers on Mother’s day
And still that freight train thunders along that tiny historic town,
I’ll never forget that day when my best friend Jericho drowned
I feel a great pain remembering how my good buddy had been found
That mournful whistle echoes my cries as that train rolls out of town
Deep in my soul oh how I’m longing for that sound
Deep in my soul oh how I’m longing for that sound
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Genre: Contemporary Country
Mood: reminiscing, beautiful, innocent
Instruments: guitars, drums, bass, fiddle, mandolin, male vocals
Doug Avers
Posted at 18:06h, 17 AprilBeautiful.
Gina
Posted at 19:49h, 17 AprilWow! I am impressed. The music, your voice and the lovely tales of Marietta. I’m sorry about Jericho. Not sure I ever knew him or about that incident. Keep writing and keep singing my friend!!
Linda Boozer
Posted at 00:15h, 18 AprilLove this, Mark!
Bonnie Lauver Brady
Posted at 00:27h, 18 AprilThat is an awesome song. Beautiful
Dottie
Posted at 00:57h, 18 AprilI thoroughly enjoyed your song. I was from Columbia but now live in Mt. Joy.
Teddy Reeves
Posted at 11:41h, 18 AprilLove it! Great work Mark!
Sharon
Posted at 21:03h, 18 AprilYou really captured it! Now it needs to be heard down on Front Street. 🎶❤
Don Pickle jr.
Posted at 16:45h, 19 AprilGreat well done
Linda Lippiatt
Posted at 03:17h, 20 AprilOh wow..just read the lyrics..cant wait to hear the music..kudos to you..you make yer mama proud, I’m sure.
Jane Burger
Posted at 13:54h, 30 AprilYou touched my heart with this song my sweet boy. Love it!