Name: I'll Be There
Duration: P00H02M09S
Description: Honky Tonk country from one of the masters—Ray Price. This song is dedicated to my one-of-a-kind Uncle Glen, who claimed that in his younger days, he sounded more like Ray Price than Ray Price! And that if he was in his room singing this song, his Mother and Sister would start screaming, “Ray Price is in the house!” Beth sings perfect harmony on this one, as usual.

I'll Be There

from Life by Lightnin' Charlie

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Honky Tonk country from one of the masters—Ray Price. This song is dedicated to my one-of-a-kind Uncle Glen, who claimed that in his younger days, he sounded more like Ray Price than Ray Price! And that if he was in his room singing this song, his Mother and Sister would start screaming, “Ray Price is in the house!” Beth sings perfect harmony on this one, as usual.

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There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me
Ain't no breeze big enough to slow me
Never have seen a river that's too wide

There ain't no jail tight enough to lock me
Ain't no man big enough to stop me
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side

Love me if you’re ever gonna love me
I never have seen a road too rough to ride

There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me
There ain't no breeze big enough to slow me
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side

There ain't no rope stout enough to bind me
Look for me honey you will find me
Any old time you’re ready with your charms
I'll be there ready and a’waitin'
There won't be any hesitatin’
I'll be here if you ever want me in your arms

So love me if you’re ever gonna love me
I never have seen a road too rough to ride
There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me
Ain't no breeze big enough to slow me
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side

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from Life, released April 20, 2024

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Lightnin' Charlie Johnson City, Tennessee

American Roots Musician, Recording Artist, Songwriter, Entertainer, and Author. IBC Award Winner, voted Favorite Musician, and Favorite Artist in the Mountain South, Lightnin' Charlie is equally at home in the blues, rock 'n' roll, country, folk, and gospel. A cheerful earful to legions of fans known as Lightnin' Bugs, LC calls his amazing amalgam of tunes "Good Music For Good People". ... more

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