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Lyrics

“Ghost Bride of the Cumberland Falls”
(Words and Music by Marty Falle and Jonathan Holmberg)
Verse 1
It was back in ole Kentucky where the coneflowers grow
The deep dark waters of the Cumberland hold a secret from long ago
Supposed to be a celebration, a joyous day for one and all
When two young lovers on their wedding day plunged into the Cumberland Falls
Chorus
When the full moon shows off its bow
In a wedding dress she appears on the side of the road
At the Cumberland Falls her ghost dances in the light of the full moons bow. Of the full moons bow
Verse 2
The Pentecostal Preacher who presided on that day
Saw the man who pushed them/ down to a watery grave
There were whispers she had a lover but that went unresolved
The secret died in the murky depths below the Cumberland Falls
Chorus
When the full moon shows off its bow
In a wedding dress she appears on the side of the road
At the Cumberland Falls her ghost dances in the light of the full moons bow. Of the full moons bow
Solo
Verse 3
At the edge of the river lies a broken bride’s bouquet
The full moon is rising. The ghost bride takes her place
She wanted to grace the heavens but is immured at the Falls
Gliding in the full moon night while she sings a sirens song

Songwriter, Publishing & PRO: Words and Music by Marty Falle and Jonathan Holmberg/ Country Cool Music Nashville and ASCAP/ ISRC Code - TCAJF2584001/ Release Date: February 1, 2025

Players
Marty Falle – Executive Producer, Songwriter, Lead and Background Vocals, Guitar
Jonathan Yudkin– Producer, Fiddle, Mandolin
Beth Green – Background Vocals
Carl Miner - Guitar
Michael Bub - Acoustic Bass
Josh Matheny - Dobro
Matt Menefee – Banjo
Recorded in Nashville @ County Q (August 14, 2024) and South Light Studios