I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow (O Brother, Where Art Thou? Soundtrack/Radio Station Version) Lyrics
The Soggy Bottom Boys Feat. Dan Tyminski
Lyrics
In constant sorrow all through his days
I am a man of constant sorrow
I've seen trouble all my days
I bid farewell to old Kentucky
The place where I was born and raised
The place where he was born and raised
For six long years I've been in trouble
No pleasures here on earth I found
For in this world I'm bound to ramble
I have no friends to help me now
He has no friends to help him now
It's fare thee well my old true lover
I never expect to see you again
For I'm bound to ride that northern railroad
Perhaps I'll die upon this train
Perhaps he'll die upon this train
You can bury me in some deep valley
For many years where I may lay
Then you may learn to love another
While I am sleeping in my grave
While he is sleeping in his grave
Maybe your friends think I'm just a stranger
My face you never will see no more
But there is one promise that is given
I'll meet you on God's golden shore
He'll meet you on God's golden shore
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Soggy Bottom Boys feat. Dan Tyminski's song "I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow" is a traditional folk and bluegrass-style song featured on the soundtrack to the 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thou?
It was released as part of the album O Brother, Where Art Thou? Soundtrack on May 23, 2000 by Lost Highway Records. The song was written in 1913 by Dick Burnett, with lyrics adapted from an old gospel hymn. The band members for this version are Dan Tyminski (lead vocals and guitar), Pat Enright (harmony vocal), Harley Allen (harmony vocal), Ron Block (banjo) and Barry Bales (bass). Lyrics include lines such as “In constant sorrow through his days/ I am a man of constant sorrow”. The song has been covered by various artists, including Alison Krauss & Union Station, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, and Mumford & Sons.