I need a copy of this song (the sheet music). Can some one please tell me how/where I can get it. I need it soon. My Grandpa passed away today and he wants it played at his funeral.
Charles Pottenger Wrote:
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> The song is "I Hope there'll Be Pine Trees in
> Heaven" written by David H. Smith and Lorrain S.
> Wilkinson. Date unknown to me. The lyrics are as
> follows:
>
> "I hope there'll be pine trees in Heaven, and
> mountains all covered with snow. With plenty of
> room to stretch out in, like we have here in
> Idaho.
>
> I hope there'll be pine trees in Heaven, to shade
> the clear streams where they flow, with water
> that's nectar for drinkin', like we have here in
> Idaho.
>
> I love all the hills, streams and valleys, the
> thought of them gives me a thrill. And I think I
> could stand leaving this world, if I knew they
> could be with me still.
>
> And if there aren't pine trees in Heaven, I hope
> there's some place I can go, where they'll have
> all the things I'll be missing, 'cause its Heaven
> in Idaho."
>
> Unfortunately, I do not have the ability to convey
> the music that goes with these lyrics, but I do
> have a copy of the music and would gladly share it
> with any that contact me. Also, perhaps some
> serious music companies may locate it for you now
> that the title and authors are better defined.
>
> I first heard this about 1988 when it was
> beautifully sung at the funeral celebrating the
> life of my friend Ole Hamilton in Lewiston Idaho.
>
> Thanks,
> Charlie Pottenger