Story Behind The Song
I was a young man out working as an itinerant musician, and thinking about what I would hope for my future.
Song Description
Picture of sitting on porch watching the sky and dreaming of tilled land and warm family times.
| Song Length |
2:37 |
Genre |
Country - Americana, Folk - Americana |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Relaxed, Endearing |
Subject |
Joy |
| Similar Artists |
John Prine |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
Swinging on the front porch, watch the carolina sky,
Waiting on the night, see another day gone by
Working in the field makes a man feel alright...
Eaten home cooked meals, and the children don't fight...
I'm satisfied on the family plan.
Got love enough and more when my harvest comes in...
It wasn't just the land that took my heart away,
An working with my hands don't bring in too much pay...
It's the way my family get together at night...
It's protection from the cold, and the dark city lighs...
I'm satsfied.....