I知 walking by the banks of the mighty Tennessee
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I知 longing for the time that I値l be free
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Never more in Foster town I値l roam
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I知 looking toward my eternal home
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Whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
On his way to an all-day singing
Ed Foster jumped from in front of one train
And landed smack-dab in front of another
That痴 why I知 sure he痴 not only my greatgrandpaw
Edward Estachius Foster is also my brother
Notes:
Foster Town is a secluded area in Lookout Valley where my ancestors made moonshine.
Fa-sol-la is taken from four note shape note singing.
The train sound (lines 8 and 9) works best when performed rather than read.