Tyler Childers - Lady May

Red Barn Radio welcomes Tyler Childers in a return visit of this Louisa, Kentucky-based musician. Tyler is an amazing performer, releasing his fist album at the age of 19, and a recorded “live” ep from an appearance right here on Red Barn Radio.

[elephunk]

I lost my girlfriend unexpectedly under a week ago due to health complications & before she passed, she had asked me to learn this and sing it to her. I never got the chance to do so while she was here physically, so here I am screaming it to the heavens. I love you always, Sarah Elizabeth, my lovely lady May. 03/16/1998-02/16/2023 <3 :(

[rejectedhex]

The worst part about this song is that it ends

[charliegc]

Absolutely one of the most beautiful songs I have EVER heard.

[galenfrazer]

"I aint the toughest hickory that your axe has ever fell..." that is songwriting right there.

[lokeylady]

i came here because im at the E.R with my little girl whose having an asthma attack. her nurse, or im not sure if hes a nurse but the guy who came in to put my 12 yr olds i.v in was so great. he made her feel comfortable when she was so afraid. he told us his fav genre of music was country. we asked whats your fav song and he said lady played it for my daughter....he sang with it was soothing. shout out to TYLER at USMD Arlington made our hospital visit a great experience. thanks for taking care of my daughter...God bless you and all your many gifts and talents

[kathleengill]

My son married the love of his life Sarah May last weekend and they danced to this song for their first dance. It was upon a ski slope in Glenwood Springs Colorado where they first met. We cannot wait to see you at Red Rocks Tyler!!

[himynameismattomlin]

This is the first song that I've sang to my new daughter who was born 6 hours ago. My beautiful wildflower.

[joebarry]

I'd turn on the country station again if they played him and sturgill Stapleton and maybe some old Steve Earl to boot

[justinwade]

Imagine having one of the greatest songs ever written, written about you.

[Joosh]

Yellowstone brought me here Greetings from Northern Ireland

[markshaw]

I'm 64, from So Cal, raised in a middle-class family, average upbringing; just about as far away as a man can get from the whens and wheres of Tyler Childers. Yet, as I was listening to this song, I just burst into tears. Tyler, I hope you're happy.

[chrissilvio]

One of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard.

[javierdominguez]

I sing this with all my heart while I'm having beer almost every Saturday in the garage at 3am

[alonzoarellano]

I'm a stone's throw from the mill
And I'm a good walk to the river
When my workin' day is over
We'll go swim our cares away
Put your toes down in the water
And a smile across your face
And tell me that you love me
Lovely Lady May

Now I ain't the sharpest chisel
That your hands have ever held
But darlin' I could love you well
Til' the roll is called on high
I've seen my share of trouble
And I've held my weight in shame
But I'm baptized in your name
Lovely Lady May

Lord the wind can leave you shiverin'
As it waltzes o'er the leaves
It's been rushin' through my timber
Til' your love brought on the spring
Now the mountains all are blushin'
And they don't know what to say
'Cept a good long line of praises
For my lovely Lady May


Now I ain't the toughest hickory
That your ax has ever felled
But I'm a hickory just as well
I'm a hickory all the same
I came crashin' through the forest
As you cut my roots away
And I fell a good long ways
For my lovely Lady May

[CamronMolton]

That ending hickory line is MASTERFUL songwriting holy shit

[johnmisthavens]

Now I be a cowboy man out here in Wyoming working day an night missing out on love but boy I tell you this song heard when stars hold above brings good feelings to this cowboys soul. Thanks brother man for good hearing

[fdify]

This is one of the best love songs ever written. So many incredible lines "I've held my weight in shame but I am baptized in your name" and "Im a hickory just the same"

[ruthiemay]

Me and my husbands song! He’s currently deployed. Miss you & hurry back home to me, my sweet boy. God Bless our military ❤️

[maartnnn]

These lyrics struck me the first time I heard it. I wasn't in a good place, and hadn't been for 7 years or so. But I found me an amazing girl, who is now the mother of my beautiful son. She was due in may 2022. I used to play and sing this song to her beautiful belly. Now my son just turned 1 last month and he dances to this song. I'm truly baptized in his name. My lovely baby May. ❤

[nikkipeoples-xcws]

God, I love this song (and I swore I'd never love country music).