Artist: Wade Mainer
Wade Mainer's lyrics & chords
Wade Mainer (April 21, 1907 – September 12, 2011) was an American singer and banjoist. With his band, the Sons of the Mountaineers, he is credited with bridging the gap between old-time mountain music and Bluegrass and is sometimes called the "Grandfather of Bluegrass." In addition, he innovated a two-finger banjo fingerpicking style, which was a precursor to modern three-finger bluegrass styles. Originally from North Carolina, Mainer's main influences came from the mountain music of his family. In a career that began in 1934 and spanned a...read more
Mckinley Carolina mule I saw my mother praying How long will you now last My lord what a morning I like to hear elijah Faded coat of blue Old blind batemous The cat came back
