The Old Churchyard - The Petersens (LIVE)

LYRICS - The Old Churchyard ------------ Come, come with me to the old churchyard I so well know those paths beneath the soft green sward Friends slumber there that we want to regard We will trace out their names in the old churchyard Mourn not for them for their trials are o'er And why weep for those who will weep no more? For sweet is their sleep, though cold and hard Their pillows lay deep in the old churchyard I know it seems vain when our friends depart To breathe kind words to a broken heart And I know that the joy of life, it is marred When we follow those friends to the old churchyard But were I at rest beneath yonder tree Oh why would you weep, my friends, for me? I'm so weary and worn, why would you retard The peace that I seek in the old churchyard? Why weep for me, for I'm anxious to go To that haven of rest where no tears ever flow? And I fear not to enter that dark weary tomb Where our Savior has lain and He conquered the gloom I rest in the hope that one bright day Sunshine will burst through these prisons of clay And Old Gabriel's trumpet and the voice of the Lord They will wake up the dead in the old churchyard [x2] Album: Hopefully a future album

It's always a nice day when the Petersens post a new performance.

My best friend passed away last night after a long fight with brain cancer. He was just 34 years old. His wife, 6 months pregnant, and his three little ones were there by his side. Sometime the world can seem cruel and unfair. Here's to hoping for a brighter day.

I'm 59 years old traditional man and maybe my increasing age is what sometimes makes me feel the need to go to the kitchen to cut some onions. It's good kinds of onions, and this was one of those occasions. Beautiful presentation. Thank you.

So beautiful! Katy's fiddle sublimely recreates the tones from bag-pipes. Amazing.

Katie knows that when performing ,whatever happens you just keep singing!

The train blasting horns to interrupt y'all is a hilarious outtake!

This reminds me of the day I visited such an old graveyard - and expected it to be gloomy and sad - but I felt a wave of a feeling of freedom and joy... Halleluja ! 🕊️

So powerful a performance, with so little ornamentation. Just exceptional.

What a wonderful, different sound from you. How to make a violin sound like a hurdy gurdy, wow quite incredible it was ! The outtake was such fun too. Thank you for this lovely song.

Katie is able to create the drone of a bagpipe with her fiddle. She is amazing! They're all amazing!

My ex-wife passed away from cancer less than a month ago and I’ve been mourning her loss along with my kids and grandkids. Hearing this song has brought me back to the understanding that she is truly at peace now. Thank you for sharing. God Bless you all.

I really like the drone effect from the fiddle. It is a lot like the sound of bagpipes.

I think I just found my new favorite Petersen’s song. Absolutely stunning.

You girls just outdid yourself...been following from Australia for a number of years and this is the best you have done.....take a bow...rod

I agree with the earlier comment that the violin sounds like a bagpipe, which gives it a Scottish kind of feel. Well done. I would bet that that train whistle got your hearts either racing or stopped altogether. Love you all!

Uniquely perfect as only the Petersen ladies could perform. Thanks

Lovely ode to the deceased. Will send to my kids to play when I'm gone!

I'm so glad I'm a lot older than the Petersen siblings. Because of this, I will be able to keep enjoying their new performances for rest of my life.

Amazing performance. Thanks for sharing. 👏👏