[Verse 1]
Born in the mountains many years ago
I climbed these hills and valleys through the rain and snow
I've seen the lightnin' flashin', I heard the thunder roll
I've endured, I've endured
How long must one endure?

[Verse 2]
Barefoot in the summer, on into the fall
Too many mouths to feed, they could not clothe us all
Sent to church on Sunday to learn the golden rule
I've endured, I've endured
How long must one endure?

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[Verse 3]
I've worked for the rich and I've lived with the poor
I've seen many a heartaches and I'll see many more
I've lived, loved, and sorrowed, been through success's door
I've endured, I've endured
How long must one endure?

[Verse 1]
Born in the mountains many years ago
Climbed these hills and valleys through all the rain and snow
I've seen the lightnin' flashin', I heard the thunder roll
I've endured, I've endured
How long must one endure?
I've endured, I've endured
How long must one endure?