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Too Old To Die Young

by Shadow Mountain Band

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Too Old To Die Young
Written by Scott Dooley, John Hadley, and Kevin Welch
Recorded under publishers license.

‘Too Old To Die Young’ is a beautiful and plaintive country ballad originally done by Moe Bandy. Shadow Mountain Band has given it the rootsy, acoustic twist that they are famous for.

This track is still another in our series of covers of our favorite songs. We re-arrange these tunes to our style, which is often quite different than the original version. It is recorded under a license from their publishers.

We, at Lester Flats, in Joshua Tree, would like to thank you for listening, and for your support. Don't forget to check out more of our music here and at all web streaming/sales outlets. .

UPC 709268200114
ISRC USQ932001001

lyrics

Too Old To Die Young
Written by Scott Dooley, John Hadley, and Kevin Welch

If life is like a candle bright

Then death must be the wind

You can close your window tight

But it still comes blowing in

I will climb the highest hill

And watch the risin’ sun

And pray that I won’t feel the chill

'Til I’m too old to die young

   Let me watch my children grow
   
To see what they become
   
Lord don’t let the cold winds blow
  
 Til I’m too old to die young

I have had some real good friend
s
I thought would never die

All that I have left of them

IS this teardrop in my eye

If I could have one wish today

And know it would be done

I’d pray everyone could stay

‘Til they’re too old to die young

credits

released January 1, 2020
Shadow Mountain Band personnel: Stephen Lester- guitar/vocals/arrangements. Damian Lester- Acoustic bass/Vocals. Johnny Ray Martin- Autoharp/Vocals. Bobby Furgo- Fiddle. Charlie Joe Wallace- Dobro. Bob Hamilton- Banjo/Mandolin. Gabe Lester- Percussion/Vocals. Darlene lester – backing vocals. Michael Farrow- Mixing/Mastering advice and supervision. Doug Alder- Video Production

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Shadow Mountain Band Joshua Tree, California

The Shadow Mountain Band specializes in mountain-style harmonies with lively acoustic backup. They feature Traditional Mountain Music, Hillbilly Gospels (think- ‘oh Brother, Where art Thou’) and Bluegrass, along with eclectic originals and completely reworked contemporary tunes. Music critics have begun to call their style ‘desert grass’. ... more

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