“I Was Once in a Dark and Lonesome Valley”

Description

"I was once in a dark and lonesome valley, And Satan led with trouble on de way. But de devil tryin' hard to stop me, And dey laugh at me whatever dey hears me say." "Here's a light, chillun (x2), Here's a light where de angels led before us."

References

  1. BrownIII 599, "I Was Once in a Dark and Lonesome Valley" (1 short text)
  2. Roud #11909
  3. BI, Br3599

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1952 (Brown)
Keywords: religious Devil
Found in: US(SE)