Dark Hollow

Dark Hollow

Dark Hollow

Jerry Garcia

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A A7 D E

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Lyrics

I'd rather be in some dark hollow Where the sun don't ever shine Than to be home alone knowing that you're gone Would cause me to lose my mind
So blow your whistle freight train Carry me further on down the track I'm going away I'm leaving today I'm going but I ain't coming back
I'd rather be in some dark hollow Where the sun don't ever shine Than to be in some big city In a small room with you love on my mind

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About This Song

Dark Hollow is a haunting traditional song made famous by Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys. The melancholy lyrics about lost love and loneliness have made it a bluegrass standard that's been covered by countless artists over the decades. This tune has special appeal for musicians who came to bluegrass through the Grateful Dead, as Jerry Garcia frequently performed it and brought the song to a whole new audience beyond traditional bluegrass circles.