Check out Hayden's field recordings on Bandcamp at gemsthehillcountrydevil.bandcamp.com/music and follow him on Instagram at @thehillcountrydevil. In case ya haven't heard, we're on Spotify. You can find a bunch of our field recordings and a few curated playlists on Spotify at open.spotify.com/artist/7t78CwAbQIA6DKAKUKBYgl?si=azjOzyOqTciIRPthnHNphg. Love y'all!

Hayden’s music got me through the early days of getting off dope. Now I have 2 and a half years off the stuff

So glad to see Hayden here once again. May he be well. ♥️

This song 100% broke me to tears. Completely bawling. This one hits close to home. So happy seeing Hayden continue making music. His music speaks to me like no one else❤

Hayden we love you

So glad to find a new Hayden song. His music speaks to me in a way I rarely find. ["...someone gentle, who don't point out all my scars..."] Fucking beautiful...

Merry Christmas y’all

I'm a Jewish country boy. The chanukah shout-out is most appreciated, my fellow hillbilly brother.

From all the amazing artists this channel allows us to discover in such a beautiful way, Hayden's music has always been my personal favorite. So I'm really excited to hear a new song and to read that he's working on a new album. I've listened so much to his first album in my car, both in happy moments while driving through the mountains, and in sad moments when there seemed to be no way out of endless struggles. It's all just about holding on, and I feel that's the lesson he's offering us through his music. I hope you are both doing well. I'm sending all my gratitude from France, on the other side of this big ocean. Also, seeing him drive away in the snow, just wearing his sturdy jacket, has a nice "Inside Llewyn David" vibe !

This channel exposed me to two of my absolute favorite artists Hayden, and Benjamin Tod are just on another level when it comes to making music that feeds my soul. The way this man sings his stories, you can feel every part of it like it's a memory. And I believe Benjamin Tod is one of the best songwriters I'll ever get the pleasure of listening too. Also so many more artist I've found on here that are amazing. You're doing the lords work with this channel.

This song is keeping me from burning bridges and my life down

This guy is so freaking amazing... His song Forever Gold is one of the best songs I've ever heard in my life

You both never cease to amaze. Being able to capture these incredible songs and Haydens own life journey ,is artwork in its own right. Nothing like shedding some tears after a 12 hour bar shift.

So excited for any new material from Hayden. It just peels me raw every time.

This is really something special. This is a different Hayden still honest but definitely has a subtle gentleness to it that makes it more tangible. It is the sweetest melody I’ve heard from him and the delivery as well I like this space

This is the essence of songwriting right here. Creativity from the pain of life's lessons. Chillingly relatable. For those who can't relate, it lets them feel the harder side of life without having to go there themselves. It gives people who have been there a little hope that things could get better. Thanks for sharing this.

Absolutely beautiful. I started crying almost immediately. The way his music touches me is like no other. Thank you Hayden , stay strong brother.

Hayden pulling my heartstrings again, wonderful song! Chords and lyrics below. Not quite sure about 2nd line in Verse 6 and last line in Verse 7, so help me out there if ya can! Standard tuning, Capo on 1 As he does most of the time, Hayden plays the G chord as 320033 Intro C / F C / F Am / G Verses C / F C / F Am / F C G Chorus Am C F / Am C F / Am C F / F G Bridge F C / F C / G / F / Am / G / F / C Interlude C / F C / F Am / G [Intro] [Verse 1] Oh mama Won't you help me up the rope I took a C-Note in my coat So much less than I'm old [Verse 2] Please believe me I don't mean to make you mad And in the end it's only money It won't set you back so bad [Verse 3] Plus they tell me That I'll be hired on by spring I've already hocked off all my clothing With you mother's diamond ring [Verse 4] If you'll forgive me Oh I'll get it back so soon Just need somewhere safe and warm Can't you spot me for a room [Chorus] Another day goes by I guess And I can't tell it from the last And maybe if I'll keep myself from looking back I'll see my ship coming on in [Verse 5] Oh god Won't you send me someone kind Who don't rough me up or lie Leave me better off this time [Verse 6] Someone gentle Who don't pound on all my scars Who don't beat my battered heart I do that plenty on my own [Chorus] It's always two steps back And another off the track And can I get the chance to take a crack Breathing on my own [Bridge] There's a light that shines prettier than I have ever seen From them golden fields and amber hills that haunt me in the wake From my dreams And I feel calmness Washing over me And I don't wanna break And I don't wanna break And I don't wanna break [Interlude] [Verse 7] And I'm so tired Just wanna sleep off all the hurt I've sold the corners of my body With the lessen myself worth [Verse 8] If you'll forgive me Oh I'll get you back so soon I'll just need somewhere safe and quiet It's way too loud here in this room [Chorus] Another day goes by I guess And I can't tell it from the last And maybe if I'll keep myself from looking back I'll see my ship coming on in [Bridge] There's a light that shines prettier than I have ever seen From them golden fields and amber hills that haunt me in the wake From my dreams And I feel calmness Washing over me And I don't wanna break And I don't wanna break And I don't wanna break

He's helped me out of the dark

Haydens an amazing person. And one of the best songwriters on planet earth. Sending love your way brother - Jon

God damn. Absolutely beautiful song. Having the ability to write songs with this much feeling and real emotion is a super power.

This is the devil at his best! So much humility, so vulnerable and lyrically powerful as always. The melody, the delivery, the solemness, it’s a song that will save people! The manner in which he offers up the human condition is so important, you can taste the salt in his tears and appreciate his scars, it’s really endearing to witness someone so calloused be so soft. Man I really hope he gets to hold onto love long enough to feel himself lovingly

Wow, can't stop crying at this song. Freakin' beautiful. Love it... wow... please keep making music.

What an unbelievable good song, could hear it all day long

Wow, a very unique voice and story being told. Like walking on creaky old growth wooden floor boards in the evening. You don't forget that

We love you Hayden

its a bit tough to take pleasure in another's pain. Your pain Hayden is your blessing. and it is and can be that answered prayer, that light you speak of. ❤️

I love him. hope he keeps on. fight the fight. this music is heaven

Absolute favorite lyrics and voice alive right now.

Really need to hear more from this amazing soul

God blessed you with the amazing gift of storytelling!❤

follow you for some years and and i love the songs you are playning... kepp on fighting.. we love you out here .. greatings from Sweden.

Never sounded better! This guy is always awesome

This guy is a tank. Wishing him the very best ⛅️

amazing music. always hits me right in the heart and reminds me how lucky i am to be where i am today and proud of myself for making it happen.

Thank you

As a looser who’s only talent is fingerpicking and having 19 years clean of Heroin, I absolutely love this song. Wish I had wrote it to be honest. Awesome job Hayden.

Same. Thank you. Beautiful as always.

Your something so special to me hayden,and im not alone .your in the heart's of so many. thank you

I dont think I've ever cried literally through a whole song, this will hit some Differently, me being one of those folks, Thank You, Thanks for sharing ur gift!!! Take Care❤

2 steps back and one off the track. You got it this time Hayden if I can do it anyone can.. I love you from Pittsburgh brother...

Man it is so good to see you back on this motherfuker son I got 2 years clean now alot of trophy scars too

He's done it again. So happy to hear new music. We Love You Hayden!

I know his struggle. He's been an inspiration to me.

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Man sings from the heart

Don't know how I missed this. Beautiful song.

Beautiful song buddy! Thank you!

The best! Hayden you my man are a true inspiration 🫶🏼

That song grabs my soul.

Amazing song Amazing voice

I'm so tired I want to sleep off my hurt too Brother. Know you're appreciated and keep going to give voice to all those hurting.

Always hoping for the best for Hayden.

I've loved your music since I first heard Glory and you have no idea the synchronicities and parallels with our lives perhaps. I read it, hear it, see it, FEEL it in your fuckin music man and it's real as fuck. Thank you for existing and creating this exceptional art and sound. I needed this at this moment.

Beautiful tune

Beautiful man… good to see your new music

What a beautiful song. You are amazingly talented Hayden.

Another classic from Hayden, what a poet, story teller and great performer. I totally believe you man. All the best in what you do. Love from across the pond. Your music always touches me.

Goddamnit Hayden! Why do your words touch my heart like a ghost of my past coming to take me back?!? This song hits me so hard. Parts of it remind me of conversations with my mom when I was a homeless addict. Other parts remind me of my best friend who was taken by a serial killer while she was trying to turn tricks for dope money.

He always hits my heart

Beautiful work

Wow. Thanks for this Hayden. My mom passed unexpectedly a month ago and it’s been a rough time. This one really hit close to home

Hayden just knows exactly where to hit the emotions.

Love this guy's music so inspiring 😢

Loving the beard Haydon

Cant help myself. I want to hug Hayden, I want him to know so bad that he is loved and he can definitely be forgiven. Hope Im around if this song gets on an album.

Everything Hayden releases is absolute fire!

Third time listening to this and it just broke me 😢 so powerful 😢

This one got me. Love him, absolute genius.

This was special. Like everybody else is saying, it's pretty emotional and true. His vulnerability and flaws are his strength now, and that's absolutely beautiful. Stay strong Hayden, you're a rockstar now man! Also, get that house!! Break the guitar and blame Gems. I mean to say, I want his house too... We're still good people lmao!

Words colder than that ground beneath your feet

Thanks men!!!! 🤠🏞️

Amazing Hayden, amazing us again. What a location, too--love this video. Hope you warmed up his hands with a warm mug after this session!

Soooo good

Beauty out of such pain . . man's story thru time . . nah, stay in TN . New Orleans' tough .

This song as along with the rest of his work well it's amazing and relatable. I enjoy the video in it's entirety showing pieces of Haydens personality. We share atleast one thing in common as when I was younger I was a drifter with no real roots anywhere and Hayden seems to be a drifter also. Good work.

Thank you hayden

Love this song! Can’t wait for the album!

so beautiful

Such powerful writing.

Another great tune, man. Glad to hear another one!

He's back!

Beautiful ❤

beautiful man.. so happy to hear a new song from you today

Probably the most beautiful, most thoughtful song of the year for me.

Turn your pain into something good . I felt it for sure .

Amazing, can't wait to buy the new album thanks gems

Bulverde in the house❤

Top notch Gems right here

Holy shit man you look so much better. Hope your finding yourself in good company and spirits

Beautiful.

this is such an unbelievably beautiful song.

Awesome. Cheers brother

Killing it.

Amazing 💔

YAY!

Thanks Hayden, thanks Anthony.

I love this.

Oh God won't you send me someone kind, who don't rough me up or lie, leave me better off this time mhhm Someone gentle who don't point out all my scars, who don't beat my battered heart, I do that plenty on my ooown... It's aaalways two steps back.

god i can't wait for his next album