I’ve Endured

By Tim O’Brien

On Traveler

Released on 2003

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[Verse 1]

Born in the mountains many years ago

I climbed these hills and valleys through the rain and snow

I've seen the lightnin' flashin', I heard the thunder roll

I've endured, I've endured

How long must one endure?


[Verse 2]

Barefoot in the summer, on into the fall

Too many mouths to feed, they could not clothe us all

Sent to church on Sunday to learn the golden rule

I've endured, I've endured

How long must one endure?


[Instrumental Break]


[Verse 3]

I've worked for the rich and I've lived with the poor

I've seen many a heartaches and I'll see many more

I've lived, loved, and sorrowed, been through success's door

I've endured, I've endured

How long must one endure?


[Verse 1]

Born in the mountains many years ago

Climbed these hills and valleys through all the rain and snow

I've seen the lightnin' flashin', I heard the thunder roll

I've endured, I've endured

How long must one endure?

I've endured, I've endured

How long must one endure?