The Farmer and the Lord

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Porter Wagoner

Porter Wayne Wagoner (August 12, 1927 – October 28, 2007) was a popular American country music singer known for his flashy Nudie and Manuel suits and blond pompadour. In 1967, he introduced a then little known Dolly Parton on his long-running television show, and they were a well-known duet throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s. Known as Mr. Grand Ole Opry, Wagoner charted 81 singles from 1954–1983. He was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame. more »

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2003

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While resting the other evening by the side of the road 
I saw an old farmer in the field that he just hold 
His face was all brown and wrinkled by the sun and the wind 
And he was talking to the Lord just like he'd be talking to a friend 

Well he said with his voice calm and quiet 
Them corn tassels need sucking I got no strength to tie it 
Had no rain in so long that the fields are mighty dusty 
And it's been so unbearable hot that the kids were even gettin' fussy 
Now that grass down and the pasture it should be knee high

If we could just have a little shower Lord it might keep the calf from going dry 
Oh but listen to me talking you'd think I wasn't grateful 
Why if you didn't know me so well Lord you'd think I was down right hateful 
You'd think I forgot about that new calf that you sent 
And the money in the mail that took care of the rent 

Mama's cough's better and Johnny's home from the navy And that good 
Sunday dinner of hot chicken and dumplings and gravy 
And that new preacher you sent us Lord he's sure a fine young man 
Why he's just convertin' them sinners to beat the man 

Well I guess I'll mosey on home now Lord 
I won't take no more your time I guess there's plenty folks here about waitin' to ring your line Evening to you Lord and watch us over tonight Don't you worry about us now 
Lord 'cause everything is gonna be all right

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