Man In The Middle, The
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Up on Calvary
And the Man in the middle was Jesus
He died for you and me
Well the man on the left was a sinnin man
Tied to the cross, he bled
He could have been forgiven
But he mocked the Lord instead
You say you are the Son of God
They nailed you to that tree
Come down, come down and save us
If God your Father be
Well the man on the right was a sinner too
But he was sorry for his sins
He asked the Lord's forgiveness
And Jesus said to him
Fear not, fear not this earthly death
Before this day is o'er
You'll be with me in Paradise
On Heaven's golden shore
Man In The Middle, The
The Stanley Brothers deliver a quintessential example of their signature style on 'Man In The Middle, The.' As a seminal figure in bluegrass and country music, the duo defined the genre with their harmonious vocals and driving acoustic instrumentation. This recording showcases their mastery of traditional folk melodies adapted for modern performance, a hallmark of their extensive discography. Their ability to weave storytelling into their music allowed them to connect deeply with audiences across generations. The track stands as a testament to their influence on the broader landscape of American roots music, capturing the essence of the era through authentic instrumentation and vocal interplay that became their trademark.