The Carter Family - My Texas Girl

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All my life I've wondered if what I done was wrong
All I ever cared to do was ride my pony on
I never had no heartache was always happy and gay
Until I met a Texas girl who stole my heart away

Where the sleepy Rio Grande goes slowly to the sea
It was there she promised to be mine throughout eternity
But the angels they grew jealous of her beauty and her smile
And came along one stormy night and stole away my bride
The birds have hushed their singing sadness is over the land
The birds miss my darling by the sleepy Rio Grande

Her lips were like the Russian wine her hair it hung in curls
Her cheeks were like the dawn of day that breaks upon the world
She's gone and left me lonely I miss the touch of her hand
Tonight while I am walking by the sleepy Rio Grande

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The Carter Family, consisting of A.P. Carter, Sara Carter, and Maybelle Carter, was a pioneering American country music group that made significant contributions to the genre in the early 20th Century. A.P. Carter, the group's founder, along with his wife Sara and her cousin Maybelle, traveled throughout rural America collecting and recording traditional folk songs.

Born Alvin Pleasant Delaney Carter in 1891 in Virginia, A.P. Carter had a deep love for music and sought to preserve the traditional songs of Appalachia. Along with his wife Sara, a talented singer and musician, and Maybelle Carter, known for her unique guitar playing style, the trio formed The Carter Family in the 1920s. Together, they recorded hundreds of songs that captured the essence of rural America and became influential in shaping the country music genre.

The Carter Family's recordings, such as "Wildwood Flower" and "Can the Circle Be Unbroken," became classics and helped popularize country music across the United States. Their tight harmonies, simple instrumentation, and heartfelt lyrics resonated with audiences and continue to inspire musicians to this day.

Despite facing personal and professional challenges, The Carter Family remained dedicated to their music and legacy. Their impact on country music is undeniable, and their contributions have solidified their place as legends in the genre. The Carter Family's influence can still be felt in the music of countless artists who have been inspired by their timeless recordings.