Alex Koman - The Vigor of the Coal Girl Lyrics

She was born in Kentucky
Her father was a coal company doctor
And they moved to several coal towns
As she grew up

She had a brother
Who died at six months
A younger sister who spent
A lifetime with her

Her middle name was Gwyneth
She went to high school in Fairmont, WV
She took the SATs in Pittsburgh
But she didn't complete a degree

Her husband was a traveling salesman
Gone most nights of the week
They had four kids including my mama
As a mother, she acted gracefully

Her middle name was Gwyneth
She was positive and energetic
She got along with everyone
And I was her grandson

She brought all sorts of adventures
When looking after me and my sister
Taught me how to wish on stars
And when I asked her she said
"Good health is what you should first wish for"

I called her every day in college
Blazing down Trailwood Drive
She couldn't wait to see the flowers
Outside her window, come springtime

She died March that year
I was spiritual and didn't cry
'Cause the vigor of the coal girl
Burns on inside my mind