Lyrics
There are times I remember a valley
Reflecting on moments in the past when the singer recalls a valley.
With it's trees soaked by waterfall rain
Describing the trees in the valley being drenched by rain from a waterfall.
From the mountains of high Alleghenny
Referring to the high mountains of Alleghenny, setting the scene.
Files an eagle way down into the grain
Depicting an eagle flying from the mountains down into the grain fields.
I see places where children were playin'
Observing places where children used to play until sunset.
Till the sunset turned all silver lined
Describing the transformation of the landscape as the sunset turns everything silver lined.
Everytime I'm alone my Aleghenny home
Expressing a sense of nostalgia and connection to Alleghenny when alone.
Callin' me to the place I left behind
Feeling a pull or a calling back to the place left behind.
Alleghenny, Alleghenny, Alleghenny
Repetition of "Alleghenny" emphasizing the significance of the place.
Send your echo way up to the sky
Invoking the idea of sending one's voice or message up to the sky, perhaps as a prayer or longing.
Alleghenny, Alleghenny, Alleghenny
Reiteration of the longing for Alleghenny, emphasizing the emotional connection.
Call me back till the day I'd die
Expressing a deep desire to be called back to Alleghenny until the end of the singer's life.
Where the shadows fall down from the hillside
Describing the fall of shadows from the hillside, creating a visual and emotional atmosphere.
I've been dreamin' my daydreams away
Indicating that the singer has been lost in daydreams, possibly about Alleghenny.
May seasons have flown my Aleghenny home
Acknowledging the passage of seasons and their impact on Alleghenny, reinforcing the longing.
Callin' me to the place I left behind
Reiterating the call back to the place left behind by Alleghenny.
Alleghenny, Alleghenny, Alleghenny
Repetition of "Alleghenny" for emphasis and emotional resonance.
Send your echo way up to the sky
Echoing the plea to Alleghenny to send its echo up to the sky, reinforcing the emotional connection.
Alleghenny, Alleghenny, Alleghenny
Repeating the name and the call for Alleghenny, intensifying the emotional depth of the song.
Call me back till the day I'd die
Expressing the longing for Alleghenny to call the singer back until the end of their life.
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