[V1-Lead Only]

Born in a cabin on a dark mountain slope

Sun didn't shine 'cept in the flatlands

Moonshine filled our hearts with hope

Mining gave us working man's hands



[V2-Lead Only]

Stream cut through the valley low

Sitting on the front porch looking through the trees

Spirits brought me tidings from the black crow

Message carried on a gentle breeze



[Pre-chorus -Lead Only]

Granddad said this is where you belong

Hear that fiddle music and sing along



[Chorus- Call and Response]

Down in the holler

Swim in the creek under the moonlight

That's where most lovin' will start

Hills will cradle you to sleep at night

Wake in the morning with a happy heart

Help your neighbor let your love shine bright

Everyone's gotta do their part

All down in the holler



[V3-Lead Only]

Loved ones are buried at the top of the hill

Watching over every step we make

Gave us love and they always will

You carry on for your family's namesake



[Pre-chorus -Lead Only]

Granddad said this is where you belong

Hear that fiddle music and sing along



[Chorus- Call & Response]

Down in the holler

Remember to dance under the moonlight

You were loved right from the start

Hills will cradle you to sleep at night

Wake in the morning with a happy heart

Help your neighbor let your love shine bright

Everyone's gotta do their part

All down in the holler



[Bridge – Call and Response]

The holler's the place of your family roots

Grows deep in the dirt

It'll always help you find your truth

Folks here won't let you hurt

You'll find peace and comfort down in your boots



In the dusky evenings when guitars and banjos play

Take out your harp and play along

Music fills the hills at the close of day

Your story is found in every song

Down in the holler



[Outro]

People in the holler will care for you

You can count on them, their love is true

Down in holler, down in the holler