Ghost in This House

Shenandoah

About Ghost in This House

"Ghost in This House" is a song written by Hugh Prestwood and recorded by American country music group Shenandoah. It was released in September 1990 as the second single from their album Extra Mile. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in December 1990. It was covered by Alison Krauss on her 1999 album Forget About It as well as by The Dixie Chicks. It was presented at the Grand Ole Opry by Kelsea Ballerini in 2016, as well by contestant Lauren Duski on The Voice in May 15, 2017.  


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1992
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I don't pick up the mail
I don't pick up the phone
I don't answer the door
I'd just as soon be alone
I don't keep this place up
I just keep the lights down
I don't live in these rooms
I just rattle around

I'm just a ghost in this house
I'm just a shadow upon these walls
As quietly as a mouse I haunt these halls
I'm just a whisper of smoke
I'm all that's left of two hearts on fire
That once burned out of control
You took my body and soul
I'm just a ghost in this house

I don't care if it rains
I don't care if it's clear
I don't mind staying in
There's another ghost here
she sits down in your chair
And she shines with your light
And she lays down his head
On your pillow at night

I'm just a ghost in this house
I'm just a shadow upon these walls
I'm living proof of the damage
Heartbreak does
I'm just a whisper of smoke
I'm all that's left of two hearts on fire
That once burned out of control
And took my body and soul
I'm just a ghost in this house
Oh, I'm just a ghost in this house

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Shenandoah

Shenandoah is an American country music group founded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama in 1984 by Marty Raybon (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Ralph Ezell (bass guitar, backing vocals), Stan Thorn (keyboards, backing vocals), Jim Seales (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Mike McGuire (drums, background vocals). Thorn and Ezell left the band in the mid-1990s, with Rocky Thacker taking over on bass guitar; Keyboardist Stan Munsey joined the line up in 1995. The band split up in 1997 after Raybon left. Seals, Munsey and McGuire reformed the band in 2000 with lead singer Brent Lamb, who was in turn replaced by Curtis Wright and then by Jimmy Yeary. Ezell rejoined in the early 2000s, and after his 2007 death, he was replaced by Mike Folsom. more »

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Written by: HUGH PRESTWOOD

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Recording History
"Ghost in This House" by Alison Krauss was first recorded by the country music band Shenandoah for their third album, "The Road Not Taken," released in 1989.
Alison Krauss Cover
Alison Krauss' version of the song was released in 1999, a decade after the original recording. Her cover was featured on her album "Forget About It."
Songwriter
The song was written by renowned songwriter Hugh Prestwood, who has penned hits for numerous artists over several decades in the country music industry.
Musical Style
Though the song is associated with the country genre, it includes distinct elements of bluegrass, a genre in which Alison Krauss is particularly known.
Song Theme
"Ghost in This House" is a poignant song about the pain of loss and loneliness following the end of a relationship.
Chart Performance
Shenandoah's version of the song peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in late 1990.
Music Video
The music video for Shenandoah's version of "Ghost in This House" features the band performing in a haunted house.
Song Interpretation
Many listeners interpret the song's lyrics as referring to a man who has become a ghost in his own home after his partner has left him.
Critical Reception
Over the years, both Shenandoah's and Krauss' versions have received positive reviews for their poignant lyrics and emotional performances.
Live Performances
Both Shenandoah and Alison Krauss have performed the song live on numerous occasions, often stirring significant emotional responses from their audiences.

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