Chelle Rose - Rufus Morgan lyrics

Way down in the Cartoogechaye Valley Fannie Siler gave birth to a son Said I know a mama always feels this way But there's somethin special ‘bout this one Send for Aunt Reby tell'er bout my baby boy His daddy named him Rufus And tell ol' man Carter to bring my mama Feelin weak need some kinfolk with us ya'll Rufus held the secret of the Nantahala Trail Singin' with the angel band Felt the dirt of LeConte underneath his feet A deep conviction for his land He'd say don't make no difference Come rain or shine Cause God's own blood is in this red clay And the top of the mountain will be mine I'll be a preacher I'll be a teacher a helper of mankind I'll be a walker I'll be a talker I'll keep the mountain people on my mind He'd say child you can fill yourself up Let Appalachian spirits runneth over your cup Be called to the mission in the Valle Crucis Hold out your hand to those down on their luck And be a preacher a teacher a helper of mankind You be a walker be a talker You keep the mountain people on your mind Rufus spread ambition pa**ed on tradition To a younger pair of hands Said If you do your part and listen with your heart Don't be afraid to make a stand (don't be afraid) To be a preacher a teacher a helper of mankind You be a walker you be a talker You keep the mountain people you keep em on your mind And be a preacher a teacher a helper of mankind You be a walker a talker And keep the mountain people on your mind