Disagree with everyone saying sped up live version trumps the studio version. The 3/4 time waltz allows for a more soulful, contemplative sound.

"Like a freight train haulin' sorrow, It's moving ever onward, thru the tunnel of forever to the never ending light." Just incredible writing. Not many can do this. Great storytelling

the Appalachian mountains finally have a clear voice. thank you Tyler.

I’ve been an active duty Marine for the last 14 years and in 6 years when I retire, I’m sparking one as soon as I get out the gate!

The zeros on the end keep pushing further to the right .... This part had me tear up. When I was a kid I saw my dad struggle with the bills and it just hits home.

Real Instruments, Real Lyrics, Real Vocals, Real Passion, Real Subjects, Real Country! I will never get over how amazingly talented Tyler is. It’s just insane.

Gahlee, never thought my generation would be able to hear this sound on a new record, considering the new junk that’s out. Nothing better than that country blues 😍 Hank would be so proud

"The day that retires, he'll smoke himself to China." This really does ring true for eastern Kentucky. We do love our good greens here, but some of us give it up to provide for our loved ones and break our backs in the process, and ain't no better way to relax and enjoy yourself after a hard day than a cold beer and a few hits from the pipe. Thank you Tyler. You spoke truly here.

Anybody else sing this at the top of their lungs, too?

See lots of comments lamenting that the studio version is different from the live version, and as a new fan of Tyler’s, I can say I’m glad I heard the waltz version of this fantastic song first. The true power of this song is in its lyrics, and the more measured pace of the album version really makes the lyrics stand out. I also prefer the more desperate way he delivers the message of the song. Overall I’d say the live version was him still working out what the song was always meant to be.

“Packs bowl pours whiskey”

“Lord the zeros on the end keep pushing further to the right” So real. Especially when me and my family have struggled whith money since I was born. Me and my family love ya Tyler.

True Country, music that means something

The days are dark... down in the Hollar. This resonates with my soul.

This is my new favorite song. Tyler never ever disappoints!!! This is what needs to be playing on the radio. For sure!!!

Dang man, it takes a Kentuckian to know a Kentuckian... keep singin Tyler.... keep singin

The most outlaw thing you can do now In country music is play a song in 3 quarter time. Y’all quit complaining, he’s sticking it to the man!

I pray for Tyler Childers that he don't never lose that humbleness that you can hear in his voice l just love too listen too his music God bless you and your family

A fantastic song, not many can tell s story like this.

This is such a go-to song. Reminds me of some friends I miss outta town. Beautiful people in a small town, yet nothing small town their lives simple but full of love, loss, selflessness and family and friendship.

I appreciate you greatly and will always cherish You, I am always here for You

I love listening to Tyler Childers and chillin' with the dawgs. It's like the dogs understand.

Ooo wee. One of the first 600 to listen. Tyler took some LSD and blast off into his future.

Tyler NEVER EVER disappoints. 😜

A masterpiece

After hearing this song many times through a Bluetooth speaker at work and through my car speakers, I just listened for the first time with earbuds, there's a lot of production details that I've been missing. This is probably my favorite song on the album.

They just don’t make em like this no more. TYLER YOURE MY FAVORITE OF ALL TIME PERIOD.

It’s the perfect ballad for all the men out there that give it all and get no appreciation, or shit on for it like some of us.. We don’t complain. We just do what we have to because that’s what men do. Just stay in the fight, boys. It’ll all end one day.

Nose to the grindstone needs to be on a album, it's one of my favorite songs.

Great songwriting, great voice, great sounds. This is great music. Best country artist there is in 2024

This might be the greatest song I've ever heard

I love your music man there's really nothing like it anymore and I couldn't commend you more for sticking with your sound and giving us all a break from the mainstream with every song you release keep kicking ass man I hope to catch your Georgia show in December

Absolutely pure mountain music I love it thanks Tyler!

When a song punches you in the gut so hard you feel it your heart .....

This could be an awesome Music Video, I think.

Sturgill worked on the railroad and couldn't smoke marijuana. Is this about him?

I love the symbolism of this album cover

This guy tells stories my personal experiences in life can relate to. In a plastic world, I appreciate the real.

Great job from all and I've always liked the sound of a steel guitar.

To the tunnel of forever to the never ending life! Brilliant

Far as I’m concerned, this redeems the genre. You speak volumes sir. I tip my proverbial hat!

This man performed this live , found the groove, and after crafted it into a masterpiece. 100% respect Tyler Childers.

Dude he's like a magician that can spell your life out in just a few short words, the days are dark my brother

Been listening to the live version of this for a long time!! So glad you put it on this album.

Tyler just gets us. We love you sir.

I like the change up of speed my dude. But I do like the faster live version of this. Hope you put out the faster version too

I love all of your music. I was so sad i missed you in Galveston in July. Wont happen again bud

He drinks orange juice and vodka In the basement while she's talkin' To someone long distance For hours and hours on end And as he's slowly sippin' He thinks about his children And the heart attacks that youngest daughter's Always given him He ain't smoke no marijuana Since he got on with the railroad And he's been on with the railroad for A long and loathsome while But the day that he retires He'll smoke himself to China He'll leave behind his worries As he races through the skies The days are dark Down in the holler Waitin' for the sun to shine On the back You have been breakin' Tryin' to earn A peace of mind She sells Avon to her buddies And saves a little money On the makeup she's been using To hide away the years And she sits and watches TV Usually every evening That there ain't some kind of ballgame That her daughter has to cheer She sneaks menthols in the mornin' While her family's still a snorin' And as she burns the Eggos She looks back at her life That heart she broke in high school He is singin' on the Opry She wonders what the hell that she was thinkin at the time The days are dark Down in the holler Waitin' for the sun to shine On the back You have been breakin' Tryin' to earn A peace of mind Their youngest daughter Stella She's runnin' with this fella That he can not stand the thought of That he surely does despise He's told her he best never See the two of them together But it's hard to keep an eye on her When you're workin' all the time There are things he needs to tend to And the bills the bank keeps sendin' Lord the zeroes on the end Keep pushing further to the right Like a freight train haulin' sorrow And movin' ever onward Through the tunnel of forever To the never endin' light

Let’s gooooo buddy. Making my Friday the best one all year

I normally don't give new guys a chance because I think they're gonna be the same bro country bs. First time hearing Tyler. I'm impressed. Great song and sound.

I like that song too

I hope the fame doesn't consume him like other great musicians, I'm looking forward to some more gems from Tyler.

Can't wait to see you live at red rocks!

This version is perfection.

I've been listening to Tyler and Arnold for a long long time. But there are few better story songs as this one.

This dude is interesting. This picture is FILLED with alchemical symbology. Whoa!

I love this one..I was so sorry he did not win the grammyhis time will come..

Love you Tyler!! A Kentucky girl that’s been listening to you for years!!

Man he’s done it again..This song givin me a Jerry Lee Lewis vibe ..Tyler Childers embodies the spirit of these old country legends and he is already become legendary himself.

Good song hand, I love to hear your music sitting on my porch burning a the fattest of joints😁

Sipping some whiskey listening to this new album is hitting the spot on this Friday evening in a beautiful August!!!!!

I played this song for my grandma who's in her 70s and she said that it reminded her of Hank Williams.

Well done I love the way Tyler sings this song it has so much more meaning to the song..Keep on keeping it on Tyler.

When your out in the mountains in the backroads. Deep in the mountain. The trees are so big and so numerous the sun don’t shine all the way down. And when it’s dark. It’s dark. If you know then you know.

Jesus Christ - I wanna smoke myself to blind! This song is my ADULT LIFE! My youngest daughters name is Stella... I drink daily trying to escape my workplace; praying for the days I can return to smoke!

Just found tyler.. I am a 22 year old welder. This makes the work days easier, and getting home to my wife faster.

This song perfectly describes my past relationship with my ex fiancé who left me moved up north and moved in with a railroad mechanic and now they have a daughter and he drinks screwdrivers while I sit back and miss her and Highschool together

Hands down my favorite (and they are all pretty great) from this new album!

Up to this point, I’ve tolerated country for sake of my wife… yet this is my favorite song now. I’d like to find more Iike this. I love it.

West Virginia railroader here ✌️

😍 I love his voice..

Fuck yeah🤘🏻 Can’t wait until October 25th. Seeing this dude in Seattle😎

I wish it was recorded the same way as the live version that’s on KZfaq. I just personally think it was slowed down too much on this studio version. Still love the song and album tho!

Live version is more upbeat to get the crowd going...the album version...that's for us who like to get drunk/stoned and play the "records" as the used to do

i love this song but I the earlier version is my favorite.

This is my favorite song on the album

Awesome stuff! So different than the same ol crap you hear that is labeled “country”

UpN the volume from commy California,tyler your music is great.come to cali when you can.🇺🇸

Love it! Thanks Tyler

The original live version is so much better. Was looking forward to seeing it on the album.... was a bit disappointed

Thank you for some good ole country

"She wonders what the hell that she was thinkn at the time"

Another great one from this amazing artist ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Days are dark down in the holler

Have loved the music for years and so glad to see you getting some broader recognition, hopefully will awaken the masses. But playing Monday morning quarter back here...not a huge fan of the slow version of "piece of mind" feel it could have been a much stronger song. But I ain't no musician so what ever that's worth in the constructive criticism sort of way. Otherwise can't wait to see you in Red Rocks! It'll be amazing! I have no doubt.

Lyrics He drinks orange juice and vodka In the basement while she's talkin' To someone long distance For hours and hours on end And as he's slowly sippin' He thinks about his children And the heart attacks that youngest daughter's Always given him He ain't smoke no marijuana Since he got on with the railroad And he's been on with the railroad for A long and loathsome while But the day that he retires He'll smoke himself to China He'll leave behind his worries As he races through the skies The days are dark Down in the holler Waitin' for the sun to shine On the back You have been breakin' Tryin' to earn A peace of mind She sells Avon to her buddies And saves a little money On the makeup she's been using To hide away the years And she sits and watches TV Usually every evening That there ain't some kind of ballgame That her daughter has to cheer She sneaks menthols in the mornin' While her family's still a snorin' And as she burns the Eggos She looks back at her life That heart she broke in high school He is singin' on the Opry She wonders what the hell that she was thinkin at the time The days are dark Down in the holler Waitin' for the sun to shine On the back You have been breakin' Tryin' to earn A peace of mind Their youngest daughter Stella She's runnin' with this fella That he can not stand the thought of That he surely does despise He's told her he best never See the two of them together But it's hard to keep an eye on her When you're workin' all the time There are things he needs to tend to And the bills the bank keeps sendin' Lord the zeroes on the end Keep pushing further to the right Like a freight train haulin' sorrow And movin' ever onward Through the tunnel of forever To the never endin' light

Glad to see this on an album finally. Been a fan of this song for a long time :) Can't wait to see you on the 14th man I've been looking forward to going to one of your concerts for years now

ONEIDA!!!!!

I LOVE this song, but I wish he'd pre-release it in the style of his live version the first time he ever played it. (It's faster and isn't so waltzy.)

Preferred this in 4/4 but a great song nonetheless

like will be given.

Tyler and Sturgill are such a breath of fresh air for real county music

Love it brother!!!

Finally

I FINALLY FOUND IT

"She seeks menthols in the morning, while the familys still snoring"

ill sit here and think of you BANS.

Just a Kentuckian smokin MJ listening to this.

Dang you have to be a fellow kentuckien if so what part you from I was born and raised in jenkins ky and god bless love your music

Maybe Merle Haggard could writer songs like this one. Wow.