Story Behind The Song
The plight of the small farm is well known now, but wasn't so much back when I wrote this.
Song Description
A tribute to the American farmer who is a
true American hero.
| Song Length |
3:25 |
Genre |
Country - Americana, Country - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Glad |
Subject |
Farmer, Hero |
| Similar Artists |
Robert Earl Keen |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
America's Son
Copyright 1994
Charlie Camp
He's not looking for justice, he just needs a fair shake
He fights his war with the locusts and shares his fields with the snakes
He works all day in the sun and the moon sees his day done
Like his daddy before him, he gives far more than he takes
He's got no interest in pity, they won't take that at the bank
And he's no asking for hand-outs, while he's got his farm and they aint
Of all of America's sons, he's the proudest one
He's just a poor dirt farmer, standing tall and dealing straight
Yes, He's not looking for justice, he just needs a fair shake
He fights his war with the locusts and shares his fields with the snakes
He works all day in the sun and the moon sees his day done
Like his daddy before him, he gives far more than he takes
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