Campfire Reunions
Lyrics for Singalongs and Original Songs
Click a picture or song title for the full lyrics.
Category: Ballads
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Originally a 19th-century poem by Dr. Brewster M. Higley of Kansas, “Home on the Range” was set to music by Daniel E. Kelley. Beloved for its imagery of the American West, it became the official state song of Kansas in 1947 and is often called the “cowboy’s anthem.”
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Written by Redd Stewart and Pee Wee King in 1946, “Tennessee Waltz” became a massive hit when Patti Page recorded it in 1950. Blending country and pop, it tells of love lost to a friend—and became one of Tennessee’s official state songs and one of the best-selling singles of its era.
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Written by Wayland Holyfield and Bob House, “Could I Have This Dance” was released by Anne Murray in 1980 for Urban Cowboy. It became a country-pop crossover hit, won a Grammy, and is now a wedding favorite—treasured for its gentle melody and heartfelt promise of lasting love.
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Originally written in 1955 by Alex North and Hy Zaret, “Unchained Melody” was made iconic by the Righteous Brothers in 1965. Though not actually brothers, their soulful version became unforgettable — especially after its romantic revival in the 1990 film Ghost. A timeless favorite for slow dances and singalongs.
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Written by Kris Kristofferson in 1969, “Help Me Make It Through the Night” became a major hit when Sammi Smith recorded it in 1970. Known for its raw honesty and emotional intimacy, the song broke barriers in country music and earned Smith a Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal.
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By John Denver. (Key of C) Almost Heaven, West VirginiaBlue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah RiverLife is old there, older than the treesYounger than the mountains, growin’ like a breeze Country roads, take me homeTo the place I belongWest Virginia, mountain mamaTake me home, country roads All my memories gather ’round herMiner’s lady, stranger to blue waterDark…
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“You’re Gonna Miss This,” written by Ashley Gorley and Lee Thomas Miller, was released by Trace Adkins in 2008. With its touching lyrics about appreciating life’s fleeting moments, the song became a country hit and a favorite at graduations, family gatherings, and any moment of reflection.
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“Back Home Again,” written and sung by John Denver, was released in 1974 and became one of his signature songs. It won the Country Music Association’s Song of the Year and celebrates the comfort of returning to loved ones—reflecting Denver’s gift for turning everyday moments into heartfelt ballads.
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