Son Of The Mountains – English Lyrics

• By: Brad Paisley
• Album: Son Of The Mountains: The First Four Tracks

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the heart of Appalachia through Brad Paisley's 'Son Of The Mountains.' This song offers a wonderful opportunity to learn about the culture and pride of this American region through its heartfelt lyrics and traditional country sound. Its celebratory tone and vivid imagery make it a special and engaging way to connect with the stories and spirit of the mountains.

[English]

OK, UH... [MUMBLES]

JUST PLAY IT...FROM THE TOP

IN A KEY LIKE CHUCK

[BRAD PAISLEY] IN THE HOLLERS HERE, THERE'S AN ECHO

OF THE PEOPLE THAT MOVED HERE TO WORK THESE MINES

AND DIG THE COAL THAT WOULD POWER THIS COUNTRY

HARD WORKIN', FREE-SPIRITED, DEFIANT PEOPLE,

THEY CAME FROM FAR AWAY PLACES AND BROUGHT THEIR MUSIC WITH 'EM

OLD SONGS THAT WOULD BOUNCE OFF THE ROCKS ON THE SIDE OF THESE RIVER CANYONS

I'M FROM HERE

THIS PLACE SHAPED THE WAY THAT I LOOK AT THE WORLD, AND I'VE SEEN A LOT OF IT NOW

I REALIZED THERE'S NOWHERE MORE BEAUTIFUL, MORE WILD OR FREE

♪♪♪

♪ SINCE THE DAYS OF PROHIBITION 'ROUND HERE THEY'VE BEEN MAKING SHINE ♪

♪ I HAD AN UNCLE GO TO

PRISON RUNNING JUGS ACROSS STATE LINES ♪

♪ HE TOLD THE JUDGE WHO LET HIM OUT ♪

♪ YOU'LL NEVER CATCH ME DOING THAT AGAIN ♪

♪ HE GOT A FASTER CAR AND THEY NEVER DID ♪

♪ I'M A SON OF THE MOUNTAINS ♪

♪ I'M A SON A OF A GUN ♪

♪ I'M AS FREE AS THE RIVER THAT THROUGH THIS HOLLAR RUNS ♪

♪ BLAME WHO I AM ON WHERE I'M FROM ♪

♪ 'CAUSE I'M A SON, I'M A SON OF THE MOUNTAINS ♪

♪♪♪

♪ BY THE TIME THEY MAKE IT LEGAL, WE'RE A LONG WAY DOWN THAT ROAD ♪

♪ HELL, I DON'T CARE WHO YOU MARRY, WHAT YOU BREW OR WHAT YOU GROW ♪

♪ UP HERE WE BELIEVE IN FREEDOM IF THERE'S A HILL TO DIE ON, WELL THAT'S MINE ♪

♪ YEAH, IT MIGHT BE AN UPHILL CLIMB BUT ♪

♪ I'M A SON OF THE MOUNTAINS ♪

♪ I'M A SON A OF A GUN ♪

♪ WOULD YOU LIKE A LITTLE MOONSHINE, I THINK I'VE GOT SOME ♪

♪ A LITTLE UPHILL CLIMB DON'T SCARE ME NONE ♪

♪ I'M A SON, I'M A SON OF THE MOUNTAINS ♪

WE AIN'T GOT MUCH BUT WE LOVE WHAT WE GOT

THE APPALACHIAN VALUES SHINE THROUGH

- IT'S THE STORY OF MY LIFE

♪ GOOD LORD WILLING AND THE CREEK DON’T RISE ♪

♪ IT DON’T MATTER WHEN YOU’RE UP THIS HIGH ♪

♪ DOG ON THE PORCH, CHICKEN IN THE PAN ♪

♪ COME ON BABY TAKE MY HAND ♪

♪♪♪

♪ YEAH, YOU'RE A DAUGHTER OF THE LAND AND ♪

♪ I’M A SON OF THE MOUNTAINS (I’M A SON OF THE MOUNTAINS) ♪

♪ I'M A SON A OF A GUN (I'M A SON A OF A GUN) ♪

♪ I’M FREE AS THE RIVER ( I’M FREE AS THE RIVER) ♪

♪ THROUGH THIS HOLLAR RUNS ♪

♪ THE HIGHS AND LOWS DON’T SCARE ME NONE ♪

♪ 'CAUSE I'M A SON (I'M A SON) ♪

♪ I'M A SON OF THE MOUNTAINS ♪

♪ GOOD LORD WILLING AND THE CREEK DON'T RISE ♪

♪ IT DON'T MATTER WHEN YOU'RE UP THIS HIGH ♪

♪ I'M A SON OF THE MOUNTAINS (I'M A SON OF THE MOUNTAINS) ♪

NO MATTER HOW HARD IT GETS, ME AND HER HAVE BEEN THROUGH A LOT DOWN HERE

AND ITS ALWAYS GON' BE ALRIGHT, SO...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mountains /ˈmaʊntɪnz/ A1	noun - a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level
free /friː/ A1	adjective - not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes
river /ˈrɪvər/ A1	noun - a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river
work /wɜːrk/ A1	verb - to be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a purpose or result
coal /koʊl/ B1	noun - a combustible black or dark brown rock consisting mainly of carbonized plant matter, used as fuel
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to give out a bright light; to be bright with reflected light noun - illegally distilled or smuggled alcohol
prison /ˈprɪzən/ B1	noun - a building where people are legally held as a punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial
running /ˈrʌnɪŋ/ A1	verb - the action of moving quickly on foot
freedom /ˈfriːdəm/ B1	noun - the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants
hill /hɪl/ A1	noun - a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
climb /klaɪm/ A2	verb - to go or come up a slope or ascendant noun - an ascent by climbing
moonshine /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/ C1	noun - illegally distilled or smuggled alcohol
creek /kriːk/ B2	noun - a small stream
beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfəl/ A1	adjective - pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically
wild /waɪld/ A2	adjective - living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated or cultivated
defiant /dɪˈfaɪənt/ C1	adjective - showing open resistance; bold disobedience
power /ˈpaʊər/ B1	verb - to supply with energy or motive force
country /ˈkʌntri/ A1	noun - a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory

Key Grammar Structures

• I'M FROM HERE

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present simple tense to state a permanent fact about the speaker's origin.

• THIS PLACE SHAPED THE WAY THAT I LOOK AT THE WORLD

  ➔ Past simple tense with 'shaped'

  ➔ The verb 'shaped' is in the past simple tense, indicating a completed action that influenced the speaker's perspective.

• I REALIZED THERE'S NOWHERE MORE BEAUTIFUL

  ➔ Past simple tense with 'realized'

  ➔ The verb 'realized' is in the past simple tense, indicating a specific moment of understanding.

• SINCE THE DAYS OF PROHIBITION 'ROUND HERE

  ➔ Prepositional phrase with 'since'

  ➔ The prepositional phrase 'since the days of prohibition' indicates a starting point in time for the following action.

• YOU'LL NEVER CATCH ME DOING THAT AGAIN

  ➔ Future simple with 'will'

  ➔ The use of 'will' indicates a promise or strong determination about future behavior.

• I'M A SON OF THE MOUNTAINS

  ➔ Present simple tense with 'be'

  ➔ The present simple tense with 'be' is used to express a permanent state or identity.

• UP HERE WE BELIEVE IN FREEDOM

  ➔ Present simple tense with 'believe'

  ➔ The present simple tense with 'believe' expresses a general belief or principle held by a group.

• GOOD LORD WILLING AND THE CREEK DON’T RISE

  ➔ Present participle phrase

  ➔ The phrase 'the creek don't rise' is a conditional expression using the present participle form.