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Miss West Virginia (feat. Carly Greer) — 3:31

ISRC: TCAKA2515641 • Lyrics & Music: Marty Falle

A true-story tribute to Mel Ann Pennington—beauty, talent, and grace remembered.

Players:
Marty Falle (Lead Vocals, Guitar)
Carly Greer (Background Vocals)
Jonathan Yudkin (Producer, Fiddle, Mandolin)
Carl Miner (Guitar)
Michael Bub (Acoustic Bass)
Rob Ickes (Dobro)
Justin Alexander (Banjo)
Jim Hoke (Harmonica)

“Miss West Virginia” (Words and Music by Marty Falle)

ISRC: TCAKA2515641 (3:31)

(Verse 1)

You were born in the hills where the rivers run free, A girl with a dream and a song on her sleeve.

With a heart full of fire and a spirit so true, You could turn the dew to sugar

(Verse 2)

From Nitro YOU rose like the dawn’s golden hue, Head majorette, oh, the ribbons that flew.

You sang for the world in the pageant’s bright glow, A vision, that was almost heaven

(Chorus)

Oh Miss West Virginia, my pride and my pearl, Prettier than a wildflower in a holler’s soft curl.

I can still see my sweet Kanawah Daughter, Gone, like morning mist on the water. My Miss West Virginia

(Bridge)

YOU still hold my heart like YOU once held my hand, I can’t wait to see YOU again

(Verse 3)

From the Cross Lanes schoolyard to the capitol lights, With a sash ‘round your shoulder and stars in your sights,

Only God knows the when and only God knows the why. Your Dancing w/ angels now

(Chorus)