Rocking Alone In An Old Rockin' Chair Lyrics - Hank Snow

Sitting alone in an old rockin' chair 

I saw an old mother with silvery hair 

She seemed so neglected by those who should care 

Rocking alone in an old rockin' chair 

Her hands were caloused and wrinckled and old 

A life full of hard work was the story they told 

And I've thought of angels as I saw her there 

Rocking alone in an old rockin' chair 

Bless her old heart do you think she'd complain 

Though life has been bitter she'd live it again 

And carry that cross that is more than her share 

Rocking alone in an old rockin' chair 

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(It wouldn't take much just to gladden her heart 

Just some small re-embrace on somebody's heart) 

A letter would brighten her empty life there 

Rocking alone in an old rockin' chair 

I know some youngsters in an orphan's home 

Would think they owned heaven if she were their own 

They'd never be willing till let her sit there 

Rocking alone in an old rockin' chair