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This song was written about Leon's girlfriend, Janice Rasnake, that became his wife (1954) for his whole life (d. 1997).

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It was not too long ago my friend
When my heart was young and gay
I met the sweetest little girl
In the whole darn USA
Her hair was soft as finest silk
And her lips were full and red
Her eyes were filled with laughter
And she is country fed

In a house beside the railroad track
She always waits for me
Her love she does not try to hide
It's there for the world to see
I can hardly wait for Saturday night
When the cows are milked and fed
I'll head across the mountain
And see my girl that's country fed

Her eyes light up like the morning star
When I hold her dainty hand
She slips her arms around my neck
It's more than I can stand
Her kisses set my soul on fire
And my face I know turns red
But I wouldn't take a fortune
For my girl that's country fed

Well I can't live without her love
And I want her day and night
I hope that she will marry me
'Cause I want to do what's right
I hope that soon that I can say
With this ring, I thee wed
Live happily ever after
With my girl that's country fed

[The following extra verse was written by Greg Kiser (Leon's son) and sang by Greg at The Leon Kiser Memorial Tribute in honor of Leon.]

In a place where all believers go
I quietly abide
Anticipating a future time
She'll again be by my side
When that day comes I'll show the world
Our love was never dead
I'll meet her at that river
And see my girl that's country fed

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from Holston Mountain Bluegrass, released August 27, 2019

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Leon Kiser & The Holston Mountain Boys Bristol, Tennessee

Leon Kiser (1931-1997) lived in Bristol, TN, which is the birthplace of country music. He learned to play stringed instruments as a child. Favorite: mandolin. He is well-known in NE TN & SW VA for his musical talent & contribution to the musical tradition there. Every year a show featuring & honoring local musicians is put on called, The Leon Kiser Memorial Tribute. ... more

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