I wish my baby was born Lyrics

Lyric discussion by queenofquiet23 

Cover art for I wish my baby was born lyrics by Be Good Tanyas, The

I think this was originally written by Uncle Tupelo (could be wrong though). This version was arranged by the wonderful Sam Parton.

There seems to be feelings of regret and guilt in the lyrics. Might be mourning after an abortion. Very poignant.

I take that back. It's a man mourning the death of his wife, maybe she died in childbirth.