New River Train Song Lyrics and Chords by Bill Monroe
New River Train
Recorded by Charlie Monroe and Bill Monroe
Written by Maggie Andrews
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Darling you can't love one
Darling you can't love but
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You can't love one and
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have any fun
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darling you
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can't love
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Riding on that new river train
Riding on that new river
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train
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Same old train that
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brought me here
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soon gonna
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carry me
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away
Darling you can't love two
Darling you can't love
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two
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your little heart be true
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can't love
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Darling you can't love three
Darling you can't love
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still love me
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can't love
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Darling you can't love four
Darling you can't love
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love me anymore
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darling you
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Darling you can't love five
Darling you can't love
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get money from my beehive
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darling you
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Darling you can't love six
Darling you can't love
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You can't love six that
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kind of love don't mix
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darling you
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FAQ
Who sang the the song New River Train?
- The song New River Train was sang by Bill Monroe.
Who is Bill Monroe?
- William Smith Monroe ( September 13, 1911 - September 9, 1996) was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter, who created the bluegrass music genre. Because of this, he is often called the "Father of Bluegrass".The genre takes its name from his band, the Blue Grass Boys, who named their group for the bluegrass of Monroe's home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 69 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader.
