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Jacob's Dream
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Jacob's Dream was released on January 1, 2007 by Rounder Records as a part of the album A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection
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Release DateJanuary 1, 2007
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM148

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Alison Krauss
Alison Krauss
Vocals
Barry Bales
Barry Bales
Acoustic Bass Guitar
Jim Cox
Jim Cox
Hammond Organ
Sam Bush
Sam Bush
Mandolin
Stuart Duncan
Stuart Duncan
Acoustic Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Julie Lee
Julie Lee
Songwriter
John Pennell
John Pennell
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Brandon Bell
Brandon Bell
Assistant Engineer
Gary Paczosa
Gary Paczosa
Engineer
Joey Crawford
Joey Crawford
Assistant Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
In the spring of 1856, with the snow still on the ground
Two little boys were lost in the mountains above the town
The father went out huntin', the boys had stayed behind
While mother tended to her chores, they wandered from her side
[Verse 2]
The two had gone to follow him, and lost their way instead
By dusk, the boys had not been found, and fear had turned to dread
Two-hundred men had gathered there to comb the mountainside
The fires were built on the highest peak, in hopes they'd see the light
[Verse 3]
Oh, Mommy and Daddy, why can't you hear our cries?
The day is almost over, soon it will be night
We're so cold and hungry, and our feet are tired and sore
We promise not to stray again from our cabin door
[Verse 4]
Now Jacob Dibert woke one night from a strange and eerie dream
He saw a path between two hills near a dark and swollen stream
He told his wife he saw the boys huddled close beside a log
For two more nights the dream returned, his vision sent from God
[Verse 5]
Oh, Mommy and Daddy, why can't you hear our cries?
The day is almost over, soon it will be night
We're so cold and hungry, and our feet are tired and sore
We promise not to stray again from our cabin door
[Verse 6]
A thousand men had searched in vain, the west side of Bob's creek
But Jacob's wife knew of this place, and said to travel east
With a guide to take him there, Jacob came upon the scene
And found the boys cold and still, beneath the old birch tree
[Verse 7]
Oh, Mommy and Daddy, look past the tears you cry
We're both up in heaven now, God is by our side
As you lay us down to rest in the presence of the Lord
Know that we will meet you here at heaven's door
[Verse 8]
Oh, Mommy and Daddy, look past the tears you cry
We're both up in heaven now, God is by our side
And as you lay us down to rest in the presence of the Lord
Know that we will meet you here, at heaven's door
Written by: John Pennell, Julie Lee
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