Rachel Sermanni - The Old Churchyard

Come, come with me to the old churchyard
I so well know that paths 'neath the soft green sward
Friends in there that we want stay regard;
We can trace out their names in the old churchyard
Mourn not for them, for their trials are o'er
And why weep for those who will weep no more?
For sweet is their sleep, though cold and hard
Their pillows lay deep in the old churchyard
I know that it's hard when our friends depart
To breathe kind words to a broken heart;
And I know that the joy of life is marred
When we follow lost friends to the old churchyard
But were I at rest 'neath yonder tree
(Oh), why would you weep, my friends, for me?
I'm so weary, (so way) and worn, why would you retard
The peace that I seek in the old churchyard?
Why weep for me, for I'm ready(anxious) to go
To that haven of rest where no tears ever flow;
And I fear not to enter that dark lonely tomb
Where our Savior has lain and conquered the gloom
I rest in the hope that one bright day
Sunshine will burst to these prisons of clay
And (old)Gabriel's trumpet and then voice of the Lord
Will wake up the dead in the old churchyard.

[@stephenstewart175]

Racheal seems to breath new life and an astoundingly tender expression into this song. I think she is one of the Folk worlds most innovative, yet there is great continuity here as well. Very Beautiful!

[@collieee2957]

Is this the same account that uploads Lisa hannigan!? Wow such awesome taste I love this song a lot thanks a lot for uploading 🦍🐟

[@fioyeah]

Same person running the channels but there was an accident in managing the accounts. Now they should be separate again.

[@collieee2957]

@@fioyeah wow! Thanks for responding 🤗 you have really brought me a lot of joy, so many gems! This song in particular I probably would of never heard and it’s so inspiring to me!

[@markw9053]

I saw Rachel perform this with Kathy Jordan and Sierra Hull at The Transatlantic Sessions in Birmingham pre-pandemic, it was beautiful, so is this.

[@AdrianVanOyan]

Omg this is too beautiful, instantly a fav from Rachel

[@markaudley-thewles5920]

I am never surprised by what this amazing human produces !

[@ForestMyths]

Someone said that your rendition is tender. I agree. It's tender and soulful. And your voice is just lovely. I hope you keep singing.

[@aborgaming4457]

Love ur voice...since red red rose

[@katrinwheeler4130]

What a nice calm song ❤️

[@winston9505]

Love it! Beautiful voice!

[@jnmh7vcbow]

Excellent!

[@daverogers5743]

So nice to hear good acoustic with good voice.

[@andymclean1915]

Beautiful

[@johngialanellajr8650]

Pretty Rachel with the pretty voice and nice songs.

[@stevestrange965]

Pretty tepid praise

[@PunkCuSith]

😍