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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Decemberists
The Decemberists
Performer
Colin Meloy
Colin Meloy
Acoustic Guitar
Chris Funk
Chris Funk
Pedal Steel Guitar
Gillian Welch
Gillian Welch
Vocals
Jenny Conlee
Jenny Conlee
Piano
Nate Query
Nate Query
Bass Guitar
John Moen
John Moen
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Colin Meloy
Colin Meloy
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Colin Meloy
Colin Meloy
Producer
Chris Funk
Chris Funk
Producer
Clinton Welander
Clinton Welander
Engineer
Jenny Conlee
Jenny Conlee
Producer
Nate Query
Nate Query
Producer
Rich Hipp
Rich Hipp
Engineer
Stephen Marcussen
Stephen Marcussen
Engineer
Tucker Martine
Tucker Martine
Producer
John Moen
John Moen
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Big mountain, wide river
There's an ancient pull
These tree trunks, these stream beds
Leave our bellies full
[Verse 2]
They sing out
I am gonna stand my ground
You rise to me and I'll blow you down
I am gonna stand my ground
You rise to me and I'll blow you down
[Verse 3]
Hey, Henry, can you hear me?
Let me see those eyes
This distance between us
Can seem a mountain size
[Verse 4]
But, boy, you are gonna stand your ground
They rise to you, you blow them down
Let me see you stand your ground
They rise to you, you blow them down
[Verse 5]
My darling, my sweetheart
I am in your sway
To cold climes come springtime
So let me hear you say
[Verse 6]
My love, I am gonna stand my ground
They rise to me and I'll blow them down
I am gonna stand my ground
They rise to me and I'll blow them down
'Cause I am gonna stand my ground
You rise to me and I'll blow you down
Written by: Colin Meloy

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