There's an answer here
If I look hard enough
There's a reason why
I always reach for the harder stuff
It wasn't my daddy's way
He was down in the mines all day
I know he wanted more than a mouse to feed and bills to pay
Maybe the Cumberland Gap just swallows you whole
Maybe the Cumberland Gap just swallows you whole
I ain't cut out for war
Yes, I know what I'm fighting for
There's nothing here but churches, bars, and grocery stores
There ain't much money in
The old-time mandolin
So I cash my check and I drink till I'm on my ass again
Maybe the Cumberland Gap just swallows you whole
Maybe the Cumberland Gap just swallows you whole
Maybe the Cumberland Gap just swallows you whole
Remember when we could see the mountains peak
And sparkle off the amphibole
Like a giant golden eagle's beak
Now they say no one wants a cold
Well, I thought about moving away
What would my mama say?
Cut them all that she has left
And I'm with her every day
As soon as the sun goes down
I find my way to the Mustang Lounge
Where if you don't sit facing the window
You could be in any town
Maybe the Cumberland Gap
Just swallows you whole
Maybe the Cumberland Gap
Just swallows you whole
Maybe the Cumberland Gap
Just swallows you whole
Maybe the Cumberland Gap
Just swallows you whole
Thank you.