Ghost in This House
Shenandoah
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I don't pick up the mail I don't pick up the phone I don't answer the door I'd just as soon be alone I don't keep this place up I just keep the lights down I don't live in these rooms I just rattle around I'm just a ghost in this house I'm just a shadow upon these walls As quietly as a mouse I haunt these halls I'm just a whisper of smoke I'm all that's left of two hearts on fire That once burned out of control You took my body and soul I'm just a ghost in this house I don't care if it rains I don't care if it's clear I don't mind staying in There's another ghost here she sits down in your chair And she shines with your light And she lays down his head On your pillow at night I'm just a ghost in this house I'm just a shadow upon these walls I'm living proof of the damage Heartbreak does I'm just a whisper of smoke I'm all that's left of two hearts on fire That once burned out of control And took my body and soul I'm just a ghost in this house Oh, I'm just a ghost in this house
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Written by: HUGH PRESTWOOD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Recording History"Ghost in This House" by Alison Krauss was first recorded by the country music band Shenandoah for their third album, "The Road Not Taken," released in 1989.
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Alison Krauss CoverAlison Krauss' version of the song was released in 1999, a decade after the original recording. Her cover was featured on her album "Forget About It."
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SongwriterThe song was written by renowned songwriter Hugh Prestwood, who has penned hits for numerous artists over several decades in the country music industry.
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Musical StyleThough the song is associated with the country genre, it includes distinct elements of bluegrass, a genre in which Alison Krauss is particularly known.
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Song Theme"Ghost in This House" is a poignant song about the pain of loss and loneliness following the end of a relationship.
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Chart PerformanceShenandoah's version of the song peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in late 1990.
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Music VideoThe music video for Shenandoah's version of "Ghost in This House" features the band performing in a haunted house.
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Song InterpretationMany listeners interpret the song's lyrics as referring to a man who has become a ghost in his own home after his partner has left him.
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Critical ReceptionOver the years, both Shenandoah's and Krauss' versions have received positive reviews for their poignant lyrics and emotional performances.
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Live PerformancesBoth Shenandoah and Alison Krauss have performed the song live on numerous occasions, often stirring significant emotional responses from their audiences.
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