The Original Carter Family with their song Bury me under the Weeping Willow Tree. This is the first song they recorded on August 1, 1927 in Bristol. LYRICS: My heart is sad and I'm in sorrow For the only one I love When shall I see him, oh, no, never Till I meet him in heaven above
Oh, bury me under the weeping willow Yes, under the weeping willow tree So he may know where I am sleeping And perhaps he will weep for me
They told me that he did not love me I could not believe it was true Until an angel softly whispered He has proven untrue to you
Oh, bury me under the weeping willow Yes, under the weeping willow tree So he may know where I am sleeping And perhaps he will weep for me
Tomorrow was our wedding day But, Lord, oh, where is he He's gone to seek him another bride And he cares no more for me
Oh, bury me under the weeping willow Yes, under the weeping willow tree So he may know where I am sleeping And perhaps he will weep for me
Oh, bury me under the violets blue To prove my love to him Tell him that I would die to save him For his love I never could win
Oh, bury me under the weeping willow Yes, under the weeping willow tree So he may know where I am sleeping And perhaps he will weep for me