Paradise - John Prine on The Marty Stuart Show (Live)

"Paradise" (written by John Prine, first on Prine's 1971 self-titled debut album)
from "The Marty Stuart Show" on RFD-TV aired 2010.

LYRICS
When I was a child my family would travel
Down to Western Kentucky where my parents were born
And there's a backwards old town that's often remembered
So many times that my memories are worn

And daddy won't you take me back to Muhlenberg County
Down by the Green River where Paradise lay
Well, I'm sorry my son, but you're too late in asking
Mister Peabody's coal train has hauled it away

Well, sometimes we'd travel right down the Green River
To the abandoned old prison down by Airdrie Hill
Where the air smelled like snakes and we'd shoot with our pistols
But empty pop bottles was all we would kill

And daddy won't you take me back to Muhlenberg County
Down by the Green River where Paradise lay
I'm sorry my son, but you're too late in asking
Mister Peabody's coal train has hauled it away

And then the coal company came with the world's largest shovel
Well they tortured the timber and they stripped all the land
They dug for their coal till the land was forsaken
And then they wrote it all down as the progress of man

And daddy won't you take me back to Muhlenberg County
Down by the Green River where Paradise lay
I'm sorry my son, but you're too late in asking
Mister Peabody's coal train has hauled it away

Now when I die let my ashes float down the Green River
Let my soul roll on up to the Rochester dam
I'll be halfway to Heaven with paradise waitin'
Just five miles away from wherever I am

And daddy won't you take me back to Muhlenberg County
Down by the Green River where Paradise lay
Well, I'm sorry my son, but you're too late in asking
Mister Peabody's coal train has hauled it away
Mister Peabody's coal train has hauled it away

[xdanbo]

One of the saddest days nights of my life was when I heard John Prine had passed away. It was like losing a close family member. His lyrics really touched me that much. John, I hope you are smoking that 9 mile long cigarette and sipping that cocktail. Truly a beautiful man, with a beautiful soul. John, you are missed. - Rest in Peace.

[jamestohill]

One of the greatest songwriters in the last 50 years. Also a real nice guy

[sylvainswift]

Respect from the hosts is as great as the song. Love it so much!

[lomac]

my family going back generations is from owensboro kentucky on the green river. this song makes me so emo, it truly is paradise there. some of the best memories of my life.

[randyhamilton]

Massive respect from Marty, setting in the back gibing John the stage.

[anilkapahi]

Things are pretty bad right now but as long as we don't forget John prine there is still hope

[jeanineshiman]

Sure miss this man who lived to share his heart and soul with all of us

[ricofugitiva]

A gift to us all Rest well old mailman. ❤️🇨🇦

[jimmymullen]

John was married to Fiona who was from Ardara, here in Ireland, a small town close to me. We used to see John when he visited there. A gentleman. Saw him play many times. Best concerts ever.

[MyDawgHasGrillz]

He is the Real Deal Holyfield. Much love to John's family and friends. The world misses him so dearly...but we are so lucky to hear his soul in those songs.

[docben]

A great singer. RIP JOHN PRINE. 🕊🌻♥️♥️♥️

[MichaelDrake-br]

Sorry John Prine I'm so sorry 😐😐 your gone my brother. I always love 💕 your mucic brother been jammin with you. 50 some odd years. Still rocking John i listen to your tunes alot

[steveroop]

No other musicians passing left me more sad

[charlesharper]

Thanks John. Rest in Jesus arms buddy.

[darrellwoods]

A Great Train Tune, Thanks John, you'll always be remembered! Darrell Dust /13 /3D /Peace

[timwilson]

I could literally listen to this for hours…

[kurtzwar]

Dylan's favorite musician John Prine. The very first environmental song against Black Death coal and it's environmental destruction. "Paved paradise and put up a parking lot" - Joni Mitchell tells the same story of our attacks on nature and the very environment we live in. God bless John Prine. RIP.

[helenswan]

what a powerful song, and so gently laid down here

[waheck]

John had it figured out.
Curious there are no comments.

[JusticeAlways]

This is a very good version....really heartfelt!
Bless you John Prine....😊