Regina
Redemption's Harmony: Lester Flatt's Regina Unveiled
Lyrics
In Kingsport I was trialed and sent to prison
In Kingsport, I faced a trial and was sent to prison.
Although I had a perfect alibi
Despite having a perfect alibi, I couldn't prove my innocence.
I couldn't tell him I was with Regina
I couldn't disclose that I was with Regina during the incident.
And under oath I wouldn't tell a lie
Under oath, I was committed to not telling a lie.
For five long years I've slaved in fields around
For five years, I toiled in fields at Brushy Mountain Penitentiary.
In the Brushy Mountain Penitentiary
My destination is the Brushy Mountain Penitentiary.
I'm going home to see Regina
I'm returning home to reunite with Regina and recall my lonely memories.
And revive all my lonesome memories
I will revive the memories associated with my loneliness.
Still the Holston Valley sparkles in the sunshine
The Holston Valley retains its beauty in the sunlight.
Still the Holston River rushes to the sea
The Holston River continues to flow rapidly towards the sea.
Still the Claridge Mountain towers over the valley
Claridge Mountain still dominates the valley.
Still the arms of Regina reach for me
Regina's presence is still felt, reaching out to me.
Things haven't changed a lot in my hometown
Little has changed in my hometown over the years.
The baseball games still go on in the park
Baseball games continue in the park.
The big apple tree still stands by the river
The large apple tree by the river still stands.
And I'll meet Regina there at dawn
I plan to meet Regina there at dawn.
Regina's love was well worth all the hard years
Regina's love made the difficult years worthwhile.
That's why I'd urged to face reality
I acknowledge the need to face the harsh reality.
A long time she's been married to my best friend
Regina has been married to my best friend for a long time.
Who doesn't know that she's in love with me
My best friend is unaware that Regina is in love with me.
Still the Holston Valley sparkles in the sunshine
The Holston Valley remains beautiful in the sunlight.
Still the Holston River rushes to the sea
The Holston River continues its journey to the sea.
Still the Claridge Mountain towers over the valley
Claridge Mountain still overlooks the valley.
Still the arms of Regina reach for me
Regina's arms continue to reach out to me.
Still the arms of Regina reach for me
Regina's embrace is a constant presence in my life.
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