Sawdust and coffee rings Were the things that built the man That as I'd grow would provide the things I'd need He never had much to say at all Kept a pocket watch in his overalls But he made the sun set and his fingers bleed
He says he married young Cause she was different, she was fun Lord they say that she looked some like me If she had it she'd give it all But boys don't you piss her off Or you'll find out just what the fire means
But the day were long and the weeds were tall We'd snap peas ‘til the early Fall We lived like it was 1963 I didn't have things like the other kids But I thanked God for the things I did It's this kind of blood that runs in me
It's a shame a man today can turn his face and walk away From a little girl with eyes just like his own Couldn't blame it on his raisin' Naw his folks, they did the saving And the man I lost I suppose I'll never know
But the day were long and the weeds were tall We'd snap peas ‘til the early Fall We lived like it was 1963 I didn't have things like the other kids But I thanked God for the things I did It's his kind of blood that runs in me It's his kind of blood that runs in me
In the sweet bye and bye We shall meet on that beautiful shore In the sweet bye and bye We shall meet on that beautiful shore I've got peace just like a river I've got peace like a river in my soul In the sweet bye and bye When the roll is called up yonder I'll be thereTeksty umieszczone na naszej stronie są własnością wytwórni, wykonawców, osób mających do nich prawa.
