Born in the mountains many years ago< Traveled the hills and valleys, through the rain and snow Seen the lightning flashing, heard the thunder roll I've endured, I've endured How long must one endure Barefoot in the summer, on into the fall Too many mouths to feed, they couldn't hold us all Sent to church on Sunday to learn the golden rule I've endured, I've endured How long must one endure I've worked for the rich, I've lived with the poor I've seen many heartaches, and I'll see many more I've lived luck and sorrow, been to success's door I've endured, I've endured How long must one endure