Six More Miles (To the Graveyard)

Hank Williams

About Six More Miles (To the Graveyard)

Six More Miles (To the Graveyard) is a song written by Hank Williams for MGM Records. It appeared as the B-side to "I Saw the Light" in 1948.


Year:
1998
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Oh the rain is slowly falling and my heart is so sore
Six more miles and leave my darling never on this earth to meet no more
Six more miles to the graveyard six more miles long and sad
Six more miles and leave my darling leave the best friend I ever had

Oh I hear the train a coming bringing my darling back home
Six more miles to the graveyard and I'll be left here all alone
Six more miles

Six more miles

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Hank Williams

Hank Williams (/hæŋk wɪljəmz /; September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953), born Hiram King Williams, was an American singer-songwriter and musician regarded as one of the most important country music artists of all time. Williams recorded 35 singles (five released posthumously) that would place in the Top 10 of the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart, including 11 that ranked number one. more »

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Written by: Hank Williams Sr.

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
The song "Six More Miles (To The Graveyard)" was released in 1947, marking one of Hank Williams' earliest released songs.
Authorship
Hank Williams himself wrote this song, showcasing his talent not just as a singer, but also as a songwriter. Williams is reputed for his emotionally powerful songwriting.
Clarification of Theme
The song isn't meant to be taken literally. It refers to the emotional distance the singer feels he needs to cover to go through the grief of being away from his loved ones.
Lyrics Content
The song's lyrics are morose and poignant, and they depict the loneliness of the singer, in a physical and emotional journey as he heads toward possible death.
Genre
"Six More Miles (To The Graveyard)" is a country song - specifically in the sub-genre of honky-tonk. The genre became prevalent in the southern United States in the 1940s and 1950s.
Structure of the Song
It reigns true to its traditional country roots. The song follows a standard verse-chorus-verse structure, much like many of Hank Williams' other songs.
Succinctness
The song is relatively short, with a run-time of less than 3 minutes. Despite its short length, the song is filled with emotional intensity.
Cover Versions
As a testament to the song's enduring popularity, "Six More Miles (To The Graveyard)" has been covered by various artists such as Mike Ness and The Residents.
Grammy Hall of Fame
While the song itself was never inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, its writer and singer, Hank Williams, posthumously received the honorary award in 1987 for his entire body of work in the country genre.
Legacy
The song "Six More Miles (To The Graveyard)" is historically important, as it is part of the collection of songs that established Hank Williams as a fundamental figure in American country music.

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