“Angel From Montgomery” is a timeless song with lyrics penned by the legendary American folk singer-songwriter John Prine. Released in 1971 as part of his self-titled debut album, the song tells a poignant and relatable story of a woman’s longing for something more in her life. Through Prine’s evocative and heartfelt lyrics, “Angel From Montgomery” has become a classic in the folk and country music genres, touching the hearts of listeners with its themes of yearning, regret, and the search for redemption. The song’s enduring appeal lies in its ability to resonate with people from all walks of life, making it a cherished gem in the world of American songwriting.
Released on 1971
Angel From Montgomery Lyrics:
I am an old woman
Named after my mother
My old man is another
Child that’s grown old
If dreams were thunder
And lightnin’ was desire
This old house would’ve burnt down
At a long time ago
Make me an angel
That flies from Montgomery
Make me a poster
Of an old rodeo
Just give me one thing
That I can hold on to
To believe in this livin’
Is just a hard way to go
When I was a young girl
Well, I had me a cowboy
He weren’t much to look at
Just a free ramblin’ man
But that was a long time
And no matter how I tried
Those years just flow by
Like a broken down dam
Make me an angel
That flies from Montgomery
Make me a poster
Of an old rodeo
Just give me one thing
That I can hold on to
To believe in this livin’
Is just a hard way to go
There’s flies in the kitchen
I can hear ’em they’re buzzin’
And I ain’t done nothin’ since I woke up today
How the hell can a person
Go to work in the mornin’
And come home in the evenin’
And have nothin’ to say
Make me an angel
That flies from Montgomery
Make me a poster
Of an old rodeo
Just give me one thing
That I can hold on to
To believe in this livin’
Is just a hard way to go
To believe in this livin’
Is just a hard way to go