Bury Me Beneath the Weeping Willow Tree
Ricky Skaggs · Skaggs and Rice (w. Tony Rice) [Sugarhill] [1980]
Under the weeping willow tree
So she will know where I am sleeping
And perhaps she'll weep for me.
My heart is sad I am lonely
For the only one I love
When shall I see her oh no never
'Til we meet in heaven above.
She told me that she dearly loved me
How could I believe it untrue
Until the angels softly whispered
She will prove untrue to you.
Tomorrow was to be our wedding
God oh God where can she be
She's out a courting with another
And no longer cares for me...
Bury Me Beneath the Weeping Willow Tree
Ricky Skaggs and Tony Rice deliver a hauntingly beautiful collaboration on this 1980 recording, blending Skaggs' signature bluegrass-folk style with Rice's intricate mandolin work. The track exemplifies the high-lonesome sound that defined the early career of both artists, capturing the melancholic spirit of the American South. Featured on the collaborative album Skaggs and Rice, the song stands as a testament to the enduring power of traditional country storytelling. Its acoustic instrumentation and emotive delivery have cemented its place in the discographies of both musicians, serving as a quintessential example of the genre's ability to evoke deep emotion through simple, unadorned melodies.