Lyrics

Loss of embrace and gentle touch
Loneliness of that year
Never seein’ their faces again
Agony and fear

Consumption took your freedom
And all you dearly hold
It could not take your past
Or the love within your soul

Laid alone in that back room
Lungs and body waste away
Starin’ out the open window
Watchin’ the trees as they sway
In the breeze, with a song, for you
Anna Minna

You came across the ocean
Dreams of gold and escape the strife
Settled in the San Joaquin
Five kids a beautiful life

Children’s voices down the hall
A million miles away
But only a few short steps
From the lovin’ words they say

Laid alone in that back room
Lungs and body waste away
Starin’ out the open window
Watchin’ the trees as they sway
In the breeze, with a song, for you
Anna Minna

Last rights are given
In the window a hummin’ bird appears
As if an Angel from on high
To take your agony and fears

Laid alone in that back room
Lungs and body waste away
Starin’ out the open window
Watchin’ the trees as they sway
In the breeze, with a song, for you
Anna Minna Anna Minna Anna Minna