Away Down the River by Alison Krauss

As mentioned in another Song With a Meaning description, Alison Krauss and her voice are absolutely enchanting to me.  This song really showcases her simply yet beautiful style and the message is very comforting.  The religious imagery in this one is just enough to add a layer of depth to the song without taking away from the simplicity.

This would be a great song to comfort loved ones during a funeral.

ideas: funeral music or just to remember a departed loved one

Away Down the River by Alison Krauss

video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkKnTl7oVUQ

Baby dry your eyes
There's no need to cry
Cause I'll see you again
It might be a while
Before you understand

Chorus:
I'm just away down the river
A hundred miles or more
Crossing over Jordan
To the other shore
I'll be standing waiting
With all who've gone before
I'm just away down the river
A hundred miles or more

Now the pictures on the wall
Will help you to recall
They're not there
To make you sad
But to remember
All the good times we had

(Chorus)

(Instrumental)

When it's time to leave
You're gonna feel the mountain breeze
And the snow will fill the stream
And carry you to me

(Chorus)