Henry Russell’s Last Words Joan Baez

"Henry Russell’s Last Words" by Joan Baez is a folk song released in 1960. The lyrics express themes of mortality, love, and longing, conveying the emotional farewell of a man facing death. Baez's haunting vocals and simple acoustic arrangement enhance its poignant message. The song reflects the folk revival's emphasis on storytelling and social consciousness. #Folk

Still alive but the air is getting bad
Oh how I love you Mary
I have made my peace with God
Oh how I love you Mary

You did not ask why I go down in the mine
Oh how I love you Mary
It was for the children and it was for better times
Oh how I love you Mary

Stay in America and give the give the kids a home
Oh how I love you Mary
Marry another you should not be alone
Oh how I love you Mary

We are weakening our hearts are beating fast
Oh how I love you Mary
We think about our families and we do not feel bad
Oh how I love you Mary

They will lay me in a pauper's grave
Oh how I love you Mary
Tell my father my soul is saved
Oh how I love you Mary

Meet me in heaven I'll wait for you there
Oh how I love you Mary
Oh how I love you Mary

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