Released: September 22, 2017

Songwriter: Steve E. Hill Chris Hillman

Producer: Tom Petty

My name is Charly Charlton, I lived here all my life
My family nom deSeven , I had a loving wife
I live out on the border on the outskirts of town
I'm not sure will be here when tomorrow comes around

My grind grandfather came here in 1853
Worked the land and raised the cross, fought for his liberty
If he were here right now just imagine what he'd see
I'm pretty sure he'd stop and say these words to me

Hold boys hold on tight, all is strong and now is right
Stand your ground and take up the fight
All we have is all we've been and here we go round and round again
Such is the world that we live in, that we live in

I never thought the day would come when I see America on the run
And not sure what they're running from
When all is lost in our schools when the godless wants attempt to rule
We can only wonder who's the fool, his horse was saddled

Hold boys hold on tight, we know everything's gonna be alright
Now as you see the end's in sight
No darkness will hold us down, no empty words will make a sound
We'll be together again, such is the world that we live in

Hold boys hold on tight, we know everything's gonna be alright
Now as you see the end's in sight
No darkness will hold us down, no empty words will make a sound
We'll be together again, such is the world that we live in

Chris Hillman

Chris Hillman (1944- ) is a bluegrass musician best known as the founding bassist for legendary 60s pop group The Byrds and for his pioneering work in country rock with Gram Parsons and The Flying Burrito Brothers.

As the Byrds grew to be one of the most popular groups of their time, internal strife within the band forced them apart, though Hillman kept on as long as he could. By his last album with them, 1968’s Sweetheart of the Rodeo, he and McGuinn were the only ones left in a wholly unrecognizable band. Now helmed by Gram Parsons, the group was a full-fledged country band. When Parsons left shortly after, Hillman went with him to help form The Flying Burrito Brothers. He was also a member of Stephen Stills‘ Manassas throughout their run.

Since the 1970s, Hillman has enjoyed some success with his solo career and the Desert Rose Band. He continues to record and occasionally perform to this day.