Tyler Childers - Follow You To Virgie | OurVinyl Sessions
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We are excited to present Tyler Childers from Paintsville, Kentucky performing his song "Follow You To Virgie", which can be found on his Live on Red Barn Radio II EP. This live performance was filmed in Oceanway Studios on Music Row in Nashville.
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About Tyler Childers:
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Kentucky is a little town called, Paintsville, where the economy is dependent on the dying coal industry and a tradition of music thrives with the US 23 Country Music Highway Museum and Butcher Hollow. Carrying on the music tradition is native son and current Lexington, Kentucky resident, Tyler Childers.
Paintsville is located in the Big Sandy River Valley of Johnson County in Eastern Kentucky made famous for its lawlessness, religion, and booze, and a song about a horse thief, a rambling man, and an attempt to gain some good ol' Appalachian self-justice is what "William Hill" is all about. Following his "Papaw" around to the Kentucky social institutions - church events and barber shops to name a few- as well as a lot of coon hunting with his dad, Tyler has heard a tale or two about the misadventures of a few good ol' boys and he gives his own spin of these accounts behind a whisky-soaked voice well beyond his young age.
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Lyrics:
Back before these calloused hands did all this work
We used to sit up at the flats
Acting like we'd live forever
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Getting high and skipping class
I reckon we were heathens
But in her eyes we were saints
Now you're calling all the boys home
As heavens angels carry her away
I will follow you to Virgie
Although it hurts me so
To lay to rest this mountain beauty
That the Lord's called home
Can't you see her up in glory
I can see her through the pines
Back when all us boys were trying
To make sense of all these strings
I can see her in the corner
Singing along to all our crazy dreams
I will follow you to Virgie
Although it hurts me so
To lay to rest this mountain beauty
That the Lord's called home
Can't you see her up in glory
I can see her through the pines
I will follow you to Virgie
Although it hurts me so
To lay to rest this mountain beauty
That the Lord's called home
Can't you see her up there, Cody?
I can see her through the pines
Saying boys be good
Credits:
Recorded by Austin Atwood
Audio Engineer: Justin Francis
Mix/Mastering Engineer: Jordan Schneider
Camera 1: Mike Reuther
Camera 2: Sean Brna
Camera 3: Michael Moen
Camera 4: Allen Ralph
If you liked this one, check out our full session with Tyler here! th-cam.com/video/LQp5xqs6-ww/w-d-xo.htmlsi=0MHtyRD-R314VMAl
I'm from Pikeville!!!!
My wife just died in my arms yesterday. This was s her favorite song. Her last speakable words were it will be ok. Fly high Shauna. My soul mate of 38 years is gone. I'm broken
So incredibly sorry for your loss, truly can’t imagine - Michael
So sorry my friend. If it’s any consolation she’s flying with the angels and always will be in your arms. Stay strong for her brother. And Rest In Peace to your soulmate
Sorry😢
I will send a prayer for you❤️ May god wrap his arms around you. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss☹️
We hear you brother. Condolences goes for your love one.
I’m from Virgie, Ky, and I went to church with the old lady this was written about. My dad had his funeral at the same place in Virgie. This song means more to me than anything. Not only does Tyler Childers make me proud to be from One of the smallest towns in Kentucky. He makes us all proud to be Kentuckians! He’s a wonderful storyteller, and as a musician myself he’s everything I aspire to be! Still watching this faithfully years later and it never gets old.
Very cool! Thank you for sharing.
Only virgie I know of is in eastern kentucky grow up in that area this it's home for me also........ hillbilly for life
Who was this lady, I’ve looked and looked to try to figure out what the song was abt but can’t find anything, can you fill me in?
sean B watch the red barn version and he explains it. Long story short, it’s about one of his childhood friend’s (Cody) grandmother. She died and they all came home for her funeral.
I’m from #winchesterKY still here and always will be. good ole #ale8one
I choke up every time he sings “can’t you see her up there Cody?” because that one line lets Cody know how much he and his grandmother are loved.
That line gives me chills every single time.
Who’s Cody that he refers too?
@@fitnessgurus4876 a childhood friend of his. This song is about Cody’s grandmother.
surely not EVERY time.
Same
“Boys be good” gets me every time I love my grandma more than anything I’m so thankful to have her
Ur not the only one ❤️🔥💔
As soon as I hear those words..
I get choked up and tears roll..
Every time..😥
My song 956
yes it does !!!
This song makes me thing of her everytime, I don’t know how I’ll get through it without her
I am from Virgie. This song is about the beautiful lady that drove me to kindergarten. I'll see you in Southhaven Mr. Tyler. Praying hard for Cody's Dad.
I'm not far from southhaven is he playing there soon Tyler's music is my workday play list hard times really hits home
I don't have the words.
@@cassieholmes2112 i
🥺🥺🥺
Lived in Pikeville and Elkhorn for 14 years, and though I was born in Maryland, I'll always consider Pike county and eastern Kentucky home. I had to bury my wife when she was just 33 at Annie Young and this song hits home.
I miss you Kelly (Belcher) Collins. ❤️💙
"I reckon we were heathens, but in her eyes we were saints"... I cried when I first heard this song. It still stings after all these years. She would be so proud of all of us. Thanks Tyler this is amazing.
You're not the only one whose teared up at this tune... Such good song writing.
Whoever this song was written for sounds like a beautiful soul and Tyler could not have written a more beautiful tribute.
Dude this song makes me cry like a baby. I love it tho
Same here. This song reminds me so much of my own Grandma. I remember just getting into all sorts of trouble with my friends in high school but to her, me and my friends could do no wrong. She's been gone almost 10 years now and this song just broke me in a way I hadn't felt since that day she died. I needed it though. Definitely going to be checking out the rest of Tyler's music now.
My grandmother used to call me
Little heathen and when I hear this song it makes me think of her.
You know the music is great when it can make you cry.
My son loved this song. He passed away in December, 2024. We played it at his funeral service. It meant a lot to my grandson and I.
May peace be with him, I hope u recover soon from your loss
My wife after many years of battling with depression decide to end things on her own terms 2 days ago. This was one of her favorite songs. These words ring so true now, and I take comfort knowing that I can speak to her when ever I need to now and see her up there in glory with every sunset, beautiful tree, and sky. Chessie I love you and while I will never fully understand why you made the decision that you did, know that I’ll love you forever and that god called home his West Virginia mountain beauty, this is Gods plan and his plan is perfect.
If you are reading this and contemplating the unthinkable please reach out to those who love you or call the hotline. Nobody should ever have to feel this pain that her loved ones and I are going through.
Aaron, I am nothing but sorry. I don't have any words.
I’m really sorry to hear that, praying for ya brother.
Sorry to hear that. I've lost many very close to me and it never seems to make sense. Keep trucking forward and celebrate the good times. Just know you are not alone❤
Brother Aaron,
Sorry to hear.
We dont always understand God's will but I pray Jesus gives you and the family comfort, healing, understanding, love, and perseverance to achieve happiness and peace. Hang in there brother.
Aaron, I'm so sorry for your loss and pain. Our God is utterly loving, she will be with Him, surrounded by love and filled with peace. May God bless you also with His love and peace, and the strength you need each day to carry on..
"Cause that's what us boys are for,
to help you out when you get weary,
and you can't go no more"
eyes tear up every time I hear that lyric. Such an underated line in this song. I'll carry my grandma to her final resting place, one last helpful thing I can give her for a life time of unconditional love, support and friendship. It's the least I can do.
This is beautiful, sending love your way❤
That’s always been my favorite line too. ❤
My grandma passed away yesterday morning...
This randomly came on my mix and I swear I haven't had something make me cry like that in a very long time..
That line "I reckon we were heathens, but in her eyes we were saints. Now you're calling all the boys home. Cause heavens angels carried her away" just broke me.. it'll be the first time me and my all my cousins will be back together in years.. I miss my grandma..
My dad was from Virgie Ky. He passed 8 years ago. Thanks for this Tyler.
Paul Compton was his name Gary or Orville?
No. John . Middle name Gary. Son of Ottis & Jessie Compton (Maiden name Damron).
Paul Compton I spent a lot of the 70's and 80's in Virgie and knew Gary and Orville. My mom and little brother both were Virgie Eagles and I lost them both this year. One in April and one in May. I heard this song for the first time last week. I still find it hard to get through it with dry eyes. Tyler is a great talent.
No doubt. He's actually coming up my way on 3/3. (Michigan). Can't wait to see him, just saw Sturgill Simpson in September. My condolences for your losses.
Paul Compton thank you and mine for yours. Never heard of him until TH-cam suggested him on some Cody Jinks songs. I hope he gets down around the Knoxville area next year. Can't wait to catch him live.
“Lay to rest this mountain beauty.” Being from Appalachia, this line hits hard.
Growing up. I always considered myself troubles. Emotionally and mentally. I always thought there was something wrong with me. But with my grandma. I couldn’t be more perfect. I swear with her, there was no worries in the world and I never felt more complete and whole by her side.I’ve grown and I’m proud of the man I’m becoming. I carry her with me everywhere I go. I just wish she was still here. So I can talk to her and thank her, one last time. I love you grandma.
Thanks for watching and for your thoughtful comment! Great to hear about wonderful people like your grandma.
Oh that is so sweet
Cant beat a grandmas love!
Raised by my grandparents. They are truly a gift from God. I would be like my parents if it wasn't for them (especially my Grandmother), either in prison or dead.
I can’t listen to this without crying. Reminds me of my mom and grandma. Such a wonderful song.
I'm from Hazard. I swore off country because of the radio pop Nashville is pumping out, but Tyler made me change my mind. His songs are so relatable for someone from Appalachia. This song sends chills down my spine.
EJ Fields me too buddy. His music does something different. It’s hard to explain, but u know what I’m talking about . A star has been born . Give this man all the awards, every damn one of them
Come to pcc -Cody and Gavin chill on the bunk beds
@@codyengle7324 pcc sucks sack
Him and Stapleton are to me the best things to happen to the genre. Even cody jinks is good. Outside of those 3 I dont much care for the people out there these days.
My dad is from hazard. My papaw own a service station years ago in mayking to
My brothers Brad and Cody passed away at 25, Brad in 2016 and Cody in 2021. My beautiful mother was just called home last March.... I love this incredible song. I'm just jealous of the angels. Miss you all. Love you so much. Thank you Lord for blessing me with them on earth. Peace and love to all. 🤍🌬
This song makes me cry like a baby. Beautiful.
Beautiful indeed! Glad you are digging it
I have always been proud of my Appalachian heritage, but he takes my pride to another level. The first time I saw him in concert was fourteen days ago at Freedom Hall, and I bought tickets to Red Rocks and Charleston, SC, scheduled for this year. It was an amazing spiritual experience, where his voice takes you. My daddy was also a coal miner; I come from eight generations. The mountain roots run deep. The Lord was right there with us at the concert; I could feel it. If you get the chance to see him, go.
What a story, thank you for sharing :) And so glad to hear you're a fan of Tyler!
Wow, how in tune with one single snap shot of a moment in life this song is. Like capturing the biggest lantern fly of the night and hanging it in the jar from a plum tree
Eulogizing someone so perfectly , encapsulating their beauty in such timeless beauty is the ultimate honour. We can only hope our words and deeds allow us to live for ever in the hearts and minds of those that come after. I think Tyler made that happen. Powerful.
I don’t think I’ve ever felt a song like I do this one. Such a great tribute from the soul.
same
I live in Dorron, KY. My daughter & son in law, Ashley & Brandon Woods live in Virgie I believe Tyler went to school with them. Many people have funerals in Virgie, so this song holds special meaning to our mountain families. Thank you Tyler, such a beautiful song for our little "town". We're very proud of you!
This makes me remember those I loved that passed away, I listen to this song and remember that they are in a better place now.
Why the fuck couldn't country have gone this direction? Tyler, you're a God damned breath of fresh air. Thank you for your marvelous contributions to music and songwriting.
I think it reflects on people. I’m not a “country boy,” except for 90s country. I grew up on a farm and, to me, this is what country has always been supposed to me.
I've been fortunate enough to see this guy several dozen times over the past 5+ years, and he never fails to send chills down my spine. This is what we never knew we were missing. Tyler Childers is the Truth.
"This is what we never knew we were missing" - Love it
Cheers
Consider yourself blessed
The chills are real, Tyler is our generations hope for good music.
I just discovered tyler childers. What a remarkable poet. His words bring me chills.
I... have never had a song gradually get me to what I assume now are happy tears, because I was smiling and crying at the end of this song. I feel comfortable...I don't know who he is singing about, but I know who I'm thinking about. Thanks for this song and these emotions brought forth because of it.
He’s singing about his mother passing. She was from Virgie, Kentucky. He’s singing about how after she passed, her soul went back to virgie.
He explains it in the red barn radio video. Virgin is his hometown. Cody in the lyrics is the grandchild of the women who was like the neighborhood mom at the hangout spot. Super kind soul who cared for their rowdy crowd. Not his mother.
Caleb Smithwick no he’s not it’s about a friends grandmother
Also his mom isn’t dead
Caleb Smithwick wrong, try again.
He’s singing about his Friends grandma,Cody passing away
My mom recently passed and this song suits her so well. It breaks my heart but this song is painful comfort.
my great grandma recently passed away & this song suits her so well. every time i hear it, i immediately bawl. she would take me to the smokey mountains & teach me all about the mountains, take me on hikes to the highest peaks in the park. she loved nature. when i say this absolutely fits her, i mean it.
My Dad always talks about Virgie, the small Pike County town where his cousins lived. Growing up, he spent many summers there. It's like a second home for him, and we love this song. Thank you, Tyler!
How could any red blooded human possibly dislike this?
Its been a year since my grandmas passing. I sang this at her funeral and still sing it almost daily. My cousins name is Coty and my grandma was our biggest cheerleader. She is singing with Jesus and Elvis now.
Im sorry for your loss
Virg, born May 4, 1951, in La Junta, Colorado and was raised in Pueblo, Colorado from 1956 - 1978 and thereafter a resident of Colorado Springs. Virg left the physical body on September 25, 2007 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Virg is a primordial sound meditation instructor, trained and certified by Dr. Deepak Chopra in 1996. She also worked as a cosmetologist from 1967-1994. She is a Meditation instructor from 1996 till forever. Virg was appointed to serve on the original Board of Cosmetologists and Barbers by Governor Richard Lamm at the age of 24 and served 2 three year terms. She attained everything possible within the cosmetologist profession, including being an instructor and owning and operating Virg's Hair Design. She was raised in Pueblo, Colorado and graduated from South High in 1969. She moved to Colorado Springs in 1978 and graduated Cum Laude from UCCS in 1994 with a degree in International Law and Diplomatic Relations, and attended Denver University until 1995. Mother and Ma to Carl, Scott and David. Grandmother and Cutrell to Christopher, Nicholas, Randall and Leah. Wife and partner to Marc. "I was blessed with the grace of my beloved Marc; enriched by the love of my sons: Carl, Scott and David; humbled by the wonder in my precious grandchildren: Christopher, Nicholas, Randall and Leah. I will always Love You." A warrior of the Goddess; a guide and tool giver of spirit; a child of the divine; Virg strived to help others with their spirituality and considered herself a citizen of the earth who never knew a stranger. A lover of people, an artisan and engineer, a disbeliever of physics and gravity. Spiritually, she is a Contemplative Mystic of Zen tradition. She was a political and social activist and a card carrying liberal. She was a person of opinions. A teacher, student, Guide, experiencer, seer, and thinker. "The Knower, Knowing, the Known."
It’s been over a decade and I miss my Virg, my Virgie.
There is nothing he does with just him and a guitar that I won't listen to. I can't stop. So much talent, and so much feeling in all of his songs. I want him to follow me around and play music all day every day.
My grandmother just past in Millard. I grew up on greasy. I looked for her at her home . I looked for her down at the river. I looked for her at her church. This song is the only place I have been able to find her was in this song. I'd never heard your music before son but thank you for this song
Just lost my cousin this morning. This song is exactly what I needed. Thanks Tyler.
My best friend is from a holler near Hazard. We all converged there for her Moms funeral. We had the happiest sad time there if you can imagine that. Such a feeling of love and family that I have never experienced before or since. This song makes me laugh and cry every time it comes on. Thank you Tyler
So simple and genuine. You only have to listen for 30 seconds to tell this song is personal and real. Keep writing and playing mountain music Tyler. And come back to Vermont!
In California and Missing my Kentucky home !! Thank you Tyler for the teleportation through musical vibrations.
This makes me think of my grandma that I never met. It makes the think of how I’ll see her in glory. I’ve seen pictures and videos of her but never got to meet her. She’s having party’s and laughing in heaven. :(
My grandma passed February 2019 and when I was 14 15 and 16 she had a garage and she let me and my friends make it into our chill spot. She would be right out there with us laughing and enjoying life and this song really hits home because it didn’t matter when it was or if I was in trouble we always had her place
Me! My moms name is Virgie and she used to call us heathens and her grandsons name is kody!
My daughter shared this song with me in July the same month as my mom’s passing. This song is everything to me now! Ty Tyler and whoever ur Virgie is! What a wonderful song
My grandmother and I was very close and she was basically my best friend. She passed away from cancer on new years this song reminds me of her. Thanks Tyler for this one
Blessings.
This is not country music ,its in a class of its own. I heard my son playing one of Tylers songs on the guitar and i been a fan ever since.
We don't blame you one bit!
Probably one of the greatest songs of this generation. Thank you Tyler
this song came to me when i needed it the most, probably during one of the most depressive and mentally challenging times of my life, and it kept me going. i know its not necessarily written for that purpose, but it really touched me. this song is the reason im here today and i cant thank tyler and the folks at ourvinyl enough for creating this absolute masterpiece
My brother introduced me to this song he lives in Northern Ireland and I live in London and this song keeps us together 💕
Welcome to our Appalachian music, we brought it from the UK hundreds of years ago, listen to some Ralph Stanley line singing
My best friends mom was an older lady who took care of all us boys. She passed away this year. This song makes me smile and cry at the same time thinkin of that lady. We miss ya Ma. Hope you're doin good❤
This goes out to Betsy...she saw the best in all of us. Unconditional love. Boys, be good.
I'm 45. Been an underground hip hop artist for 30 years under the name "Blame One". Never listened to a country album in my life (although my taste is very diverse). I work production in a warehouse that bottles beer (we bust our ass) here in San Diego and a coworker of mine sent me a link to this album. This song brought me to tears and I can testify that this man is a true poet. Thanks for opening up my mind tyler. I'll be grabbing the vinyl for this.
We played this song for my grandmother's funeral. It was perfect. Thank you for this.
I just called all the boys home . I’m getting ready to play this for my mom who is passing… she always believed in all our crazy dream … Thank you so much
This dude is amazing with a wonderful voice! It's mind boggling to me that these cat's on the radio get famous, but a man like this w/ a voice like this has 13,000 views on TH-cam. Keep doing what your doing brother, Beautiful music!!!
Cheis Gannon sturgill Simpson just produced his new album. this feller is gonna make it big. and he deserves it he is nothing less than amazing!
David Mcintosh just bought the new album "vinyl" so amazing! Also own all of sturgills stuff.
It's how it goes.people are getting a million views for hide and seek on TH-cam now.thats also mind blowing.💣💥
I agree..its sad really..I bought his latest album "vinyl record" and it comes with digital download code...so good!
A perfect post Cheis. I’m almost ashamed to say I’m going to spend $12 to see him in a small venue next March in Detroit, when before that he’s playing two sold out shows at The Ryman.
I was telling a lady at my doctor about this song and how I love it and listen to it at least 1 or 2 times a day. I was telling her the words to write down and all of a surprise she sd she lives in Virgie and showed me a message on her phone from her son who was saying mom he didn't have good service that he was in Virgie and be home later. I just loved that. I am from Tennessee.. I plan on making to Virgie one day. That lady I can see touched many lives. God Bless Cody and his family and Tyler. Such a beautiful song and tribute.
I want this played at my funeral, just so people can reminisce on the past and all of the good times
My sister found this song before my Dad did. When she played it for him, you could see all those Appalachian memories flooding in. He was crying about halfway through.
I was sent this song when my favorite Aunt passed away unexpectedly. She was born in Norton Virginia, so that "mountain beauty" line hits kinda hard tonight. I know I'll be alright when I can listen to this without tears flowing.
Sending our love your way
@@OurVinyl Thank you millions. It's greatly appreciated.
Sending thoughts and prayers! I live in big stone gap.
@@k0ta.sian_X0 Thank you kindly. We truly appreciate it.
My grandma spent a lot of time in Park City Utah long before it became what it is now. She even refused to go there in the early 2000s.
So, with her being gone a while, that Mountain Beauty line gets me real good. Even the "reckon we were heathens, but in her eyes we were saints" too.
Im a native in johnson county and with life doing what it does ty brother I weep and weep because its kinda a home for some of us.. Ty Mr.Childers now more than ever.
Tyler is the future of country music. I hope. The absolute truth
Every once in awhile when I want to sit in my sadness I come on here and listen to this song. Something about it reaches right down in to my soul and puts a band aid on a gaping wound. ❤️
song gets me choked up everytime I hear it. Must've commented a million times by now but it feels like my first time ever hearing this son again. Always a moment
I lost my grandpa in December of 2020 of covid while I was stationed over seas and I've listened to this song 1000000 times but tonight this song broght me too my knees thank you tyler for this beautiful piece of art
Lost my mom in 2018, song brought me to tears in the middle of work. Thanks for being an amazing songwriter Tyler.
I'm originally from Richmond Virginia and my Mom's family is from Crozet...in the heart of the Shanendoah Valley. The family farm and church still stands and so many ancestors are buried there. We called Virginia Virgie growing up. This song brings back memories of going home to bury our Granny G. My mom also passed in 2003. Thank you for this beautiful song Tyler. You make me cry everytime. Hugs.
I hope Tyler will get the opportunity to see the comments below how strangers are reaching out to each other in kindness and sincere interest about the things that mean so much to them. Just shows how powerful music is and it's ties to family and emotion. Such a great song.
Excellent point, we hope he does as well. Thanks, Sensforce!
There are no more ties to family. If the last 2-3 yrs have taught me anything it’s that you can’t count on anyone but yourself, not even family.
When the chips are down they’ll act against your best interests, they’ll comply with tyranny and hand you over if they perceive it as the right thing to do or something that’ll make their lives easier.
In the very least they’re the ones giving the tyrants power and legitimacy with their compliance making it that much harder for the rest of us who are unwavering in our noncompliance
My son says he's going to play this at my funeral. What a compliment. I'm grateful for every day I get to listen to it.
A song has never affected me this way. Chills and tears all at once. He's the real deal.
I tear up every time. ,💙
Same here
Indeed he is...
Mom has been gone for almost 3 years now. This one gets me, every time. Thank you for this piece of art.
We played this at my grandmas funeral this past Friday and this song literally describes her in every way. She loved us all and we were all a bunch of little shits but she looked at us like we good boys and she always told us to be good. She told me every night before I went to work to be good lol. I’m going to miss her and hopefully some day I’ll see her again
Sending our love your way, our condolences for your loss
I'm so sorry for your loss... 🫂
I am so freaking proud of Tyler. He...MADE...IT. Represent Johnson County, Timmy Ty! You're doing amazing. ❤
"Heavens Angel's carried her away" love this song Mr. Childers and I love your music! Well done man!
I was adopted by my grandmother. Choked me up just typing that 31 year old plumber but that kind of thing can break a man down
This goes out to ny beautiful wife who is battling stage 4 colon cancer. There will never be another woman like her and im going to love her forever and ever.
I never can hold my tears when I hear this, it's like I get rid of everything and can't hold it no more.
My grandma passed recently and less than a year later my grandpa went. He lost his will to live without her.
This song gets me crying every time. I like to think this is how he felt when his mountain beauty faded away...
Love you Grandma and Grandpa ❤️
My great grandmother died this past sunday at the great age of 93. She was one of the most wonderful and kind people you’d ever meet, she was completely sober. No alcohol, tobacco, nicotine. No drugs, not even Grass. She was the purest of the pure. A wonderful and delightful christian woman. I was extremely close with her, as far back as the days where I was in diapers and only knew a few words. im 18 now. A week before she passed, i went up and visited her. She was weak, weary, her health was clearly on the ropes. I told her “I’ll come back up as soon as I can to see you Grandma.”. And then i get a call from my dad this past Monday telling me she passed. On the way to her funeral yesterday, my dad played this song. And it left me in tears. Betty Queen, I’ll see you again someday. 🩷
I love it My grandmother's name was Virgie and she was a saint She is the only person i ever knew who was truly christlike He could have written this song for her ! I said when she passed away that a chariot of angels came and whisk that woman away What a touching song and i didn't know there was a Virgie Ky I think i will have this song played when i die Thank you for writing and performing this beautiful song
We're so glad you discovered a song you connect with on such a deep level. Thank you for sharing your story, Vicki.
An old soul, one of the few honest songwriters a true artist as if his music was like breathing
There are a lot of Virgie’s out there ❤❤❤ we lost ours 9-14-2023 and this song helped everyone of the family members and friends of Virgie. Thank you Sir for your music your passion and your love!
Virgie is a town, not a person; but it's all good. Beautiful song!
This song reminds me of my grandmother so much. She was a real mountain woman. She was always my biggest supporter. When she died this song helped me so much. I saw Tyler last year at Bonnaroo and when he played this song at the end of his set I fell to the ground and wept. This is real music. Thank you Tyler for making music for us mountain folk. WNC here born and raised.
The grief in this song makes me think of my own grandmother even though I’m from suburban Maryland and not Appalachia. She was such a vibrant, loving, and supportive person, and we miss her everyday. Thank you for sharing your grief and letting such emotion in these beautiful words echo from the hills to the burbs
I came back to this song today because me and my friends had our own little “Virgie” it was a shed out in the woods behind my house. After we heard this song we promised if one of us passed away we’d go back to the shed for a memorial as the person. Our buddy Jacob passed away from a motorcycle wreck. Last week me (the only girl) and 5 guys and piled into our old shed and sang and cried. Thank you Tyler for giving me opportunities to have memories with your songs.
This song makes me miss my grandmother, can’t really sing along with out my voice crackling. Damn good song
Same man. Same. Just showed it to mj dad and told him it reminded me of my grandma. Tried to sing along and started tearing up immediately. Had to wipe my eyes and walk out of the room.
This song is just so beautiful. I just learned the backstory 🥺
this guy mann, can feel every bit of pain from his music, much love
I haven’t lost any of my grandparents yet, but my older brother passed almost 2 years ago, and this song really hits hard. My brother got me into music several years ago and we used to hang out together a lot and play/talk about music a lot. This is one of Tyler Childers’ best songs
This song makes me cry every time I hear it. I can’t help but think of my great grandmother.
Tyler, I come from a small town in East Tennessee, the Cumberland mountains northwest of Knoxville. Found you here, and can’t stop following your path to one of the best traditions to come from anywhere, must less from your home. I worked in coal for awhile, but later got out. Stand with your beliefs and you will continue to grow as a person, and a artist. I listen to this song multiple times a day, and it brings me to tears. Such a great time in your life! No other way to tell you my feelings. I’m 67, and retired but good music don’t stop. Hope to get to see you in person someday! Thanks for everything. 🤠
Man, just recently discovered this song and it really gets to me. My granny's name is Virgie and this song gets me all up in my feels
These comments are so heartfelt! They all bring tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing, and I send my love to you all! ❤️ Rest in peace to all of our tribe mates!
Lost my grandma Patsy yesterday, this one is for you Grandma ❤
This song makes me think of my grandmother, “the boys” being me and my older brother. It doesn’t strike me as sad, but passionately screaming to heaven. God bless
Thank you. I played this for my momma at her funeral. She loved Tyler. She loved Country music more than anything. It meant so much to be able to that. I didn't hold my composure all the way through. But it was the farewell I needed to give her and that she deserved. I love this song so much
Played this song for my grandfather who passed away yesterday at his funeral. He was from Virgie and lived there his whole life.
I was hooked on his voice the first time I heard it keep up the great work
My brothers name is Cody, he's a little brother to me. We are from Magoffin county and when our grandmother died, we lost both our Parents. This is exactly what I needed 4 years to the day of her passing. I know she is so proud of who we became.
I sang this song at my grandmother's funeral! Such a beautiful song 🤎 rest in peace mema
Kentucky born and raised here and I am proud of it! Tyler you have a wonderful gift!
I graduated from Virgie High School. At the time, there was no better place on earth to grow up. I sure miss those days and the people of the time.
I’m from Elkhorn City I’m so glad to see a local boy representing South East Kentucky love this kid
I first heard this song a few days ago booming out of a PA system at 2am in downtown Ottawa. Someone was live streaming the protest late at night. The way his voice echoed off the buildings as this streamer kept walking was chilling. Love this song.
I had my headset connected to my laptop, I let the videos play while I mow. As I am mowing today, this came on. As I listened to the words I found myself weeping.....Idk know who this lady is, but she should like one loved soul that was laid to rest in Virgie. If rural music is to be saved, Tyler can do it.