Discover the story of the song > Cumberland Gap – David Rawlings

The protagonist is heading to Kentucky and says goodbye to his mother. He knows the journey is tough and may even be deadly, but Kentucky is worth it. His brother has already made the trip with a Cherokee woman in harsh weather conditions. Daniel, another person, shouts about the beauty of Kentucky from a cliff. The song repeats that the Cumberland Gap is a treacherous place, but Kentucky's beauty is worth the journey.