Lyrics by Beeswing Everything else by Cathead77 (Alan Johnston)
The Cat just blew me away with this! - then asked if it was good enough!!! I'll leave you good folks to decide! :)
This song is dedicated to miners all over the world - and especially to my granddaddy!
Gold Dust
Got dust in my eyes
I can hardly see
Got dust in my throat
It's slowly choking me
I got dust all over
This ragged coat of mine
It's worn and torn and faded
Kinda like the man inside
Got rust in my voice
It's kinda hard to speak
Got rust in my bones
From my shoulders down to my feet
I got rust all over
Guess I've seen better times
I know the day is darkening
But I'm sparkling inside
Had my share of heartache
Had my share of blessings too
I ain't got nothing pressing me
I've done most everything I ever aimed to do
And now the circle's closing
And I'm back where I began
And the good Lord knows
That I'm a happy man
Got my grandson on my knee
And in his baby eyes I see
His grandpa's legacy
Yeah I'm back where I began
And I'm a happy man
Got gold in my soul
I'm the richest man I know
Got gold in my heart
As I walk down this evening road
Got Heaven waiting for me
At the end of the line
And a sweet familiar angel
To welcome me inside
Yeah I'm back where I began
And I'm a happy man
Copyright (c) September 2005 by D Rulliere/ A Johnston
| Member | Review |
| RJC 2008-10-08 | Yep, I remember this like it was yesterday...great lyric Di, and Alan put all the heart and soul into it like only he can...great! [Delete] |
| rittmo 2008-10-08 | That arrogant anarchic Englishwoman, sure can write!!!!!! and the Cat (miss him) can tell a tale like no other!!! rittmo' [Delete] |
| PopPopRon 2008-10-08 | You sure know who to call on to get the most out of your great lyrics! No one could bring the best out of this nice song like Alan could! I believe that because it was tailor made for him, it was a song that was right up his soulful country alley! RonE. / PopPopRon [Delete] |
| BGJeff 2008-10-08 | A very compelling story, and Alan really does it up. He's such a pro. I could listen to him all day. This is simply an outstanding track. [Delete] |
| GrumpHarmony 2008-10-08 | This is a perfect melding of lyric and storyteller. You nailed it Bee...all Alan had to do was sing and play it...and sing and play it he did! Man, I love that harp! [Delete] |
| edenmusic 2008-10-08 | Bee and Alan I love it!! Nicely done you 2. Eden [Delete] |
| rustyblake 2008-10-08 | This is just such a fine example of words and music perfectly married! Diane, so many sweet lines...you have such a way of putting yourself smack dab into a character, a place, a time. And Alan perfectly brought it all home with this wonderful melody and production. Superb! Rusty [Delete] |
| Showdog-Studios 2008-10-08 | What a lyric you have here....WOW. And that voice....wow is that rich with character.....love the dobro and the production is great! Amazing lyric....wow. Peace,Brad [Delete] |
| LoanShark 2008-10-08 | That's using the "other" side of your brain...very creative and nicely done. I'm happy I listened. -Jerry [Delete] |
| CharlieC 2008-10-08 | Oh my gawd, that was good!! That song coulda also be "writ" for me as well but I know I couldna done it as well, so great choice for delivery of your great lyric Diane and God bless us old codgers, every one. We got rust in our bones but gold in our souls... (I like that). Big vote for this one from me! Charlie [Delete] |
| jbthegeezer 2008-10-09 | This is what happens on the ramp, ideas fly around and you get a song as soulful as this one. Nice work to both of you. Jerry [Delete] |
| LJMusic 2008-10-09 | Cool is the word... I like this collab the best of all. WOW! [Delete] |
| Jerwolf 2008-10-09 | Exceptional write, and Cathead's performance is the perfect touch. rarely do you see a lyric and performer so well matched. major kudos to you both. [Delete] |
| kfarm 2008-10-09 | This is really a major treat from both of you! Diane your lyrics always leave me in awe... and it's very clear Alan handled them with care and artistry. Love it! Keith [Delete] |
| Ken_Damkier 2008-10-09 | Two seconds and I knew Cathead was back. Good to hear you haunting voice and stone grounded instrumentation again... the banjoing too. Super fine bridge and great lyrics Diane. Congrats to both you two and hugs. [Delete] |
| Rard 2008-10-09 | an absolute classic. it just tickles me pink that my fav. lyricist from the UK teams up with my fav. mountaineer to create such a powerful song. that is truly a special think and I for one am huge grateful. [Delete] |
| geediane 2008-10-09 | WoWWee! Amazing story/words - Amazing musical and vocal delivery. Fantastic! Love it!! [Delete] |
| RonMadore 2008-10-09 | Such amazing talent in you both....well matched collab.. What a great song!! I am very impressed by your lyrics....song after song. Nice work you two! - Ron [Delete] |
| Pickinhotlix 2008-10-10 | Alan, you poured out your soul in this. I just love how you made this song yours. And Bee, you wrote such a masterpiece. What a wonderful team you guys are. Nice work. Doug [Delete] |
| raelo 2008-10-10 | Some superb writing here, Diane, matched by Alan's powerful performance - simply a great song! [Delete] |
| JoeWilsonKolb 2008-10-10 | Love that harmonica! Good to hear ya again, Alan! Seems like only yesterday...ya did it up good, Diane! Joe [Delete] |
| FastEddie 2008-10-11 | One fine write, Bee and so well delivered by our friend Alan. Exquisite songcraft! [Delete] |
| Yodelady 2008-10-11 | OH Bee, You are really amazing. This is so great. I think that it sounds like you lived it and saw it all a 100 years back, or today, in parts of the world. Alan, you sing it with great heart and conviction. You are more then thoroughly convincing. Superb work, both of you. Annie [Delete] |
| mlprat 2008-10-12 | Yes a meeting of two talents that was meant to be .. Still sounds great !! Mike [Delete] |
| rhallcne 2008-10-13 | You nailed it all the way!! Great lyric, great melody, great vocal. Thanks for sharing........rick hall [Delete] |
| dillon 2008-10-14 | Storytelling at it's best! No wonder the song came out so special! This song has a soul that can't be ignored!!! [Delete] |
| cathead77 2008-10-14 | My, my, Bee....what a song this is! This is surely one of my favorite Ramp memories....being a part of this wonderful lyric you wrote. [Delete] |
| lps45s8tracks 2008-11-06 | (;AWESOME COLLAB;)Loving it right up.Great to hear this one.Haven't heard Alan here on the Ramp for a bit.Real treat.Your Songramp Bro.~(;Yrral Mallik;) [Delete] |
| rustyblake 2008-12-30 | Diane, how you can capture the heart and soul of an American miner is way beyond me but it dashed the old notion that you have to "be there", "done that" or a dozen other adages before you can understand someone's plight. Great write! And Alan, you are THE master of interpreting a lyric and making words come more to life! Great collaboration! Rusty [Delete] |
| Porkbeli 2009-05-14 | Alan wrenches these soulful lyrics from deep inside. As has been said many times above, a perfect pairing of lyric and singer. Kudos to you both! -Steve [Delete] |