Farmer's Blues (Album Version)

Farmer's Blues - Merle Haggard

Who'll buy my wheat who'll buy my corn

To feed my babies when they are born

Seeds and dirt a prayer for rain that I can use

I work the land I watch the sky

I talk to God and wonder why

But it's the only life I know these farmer's blues

I see the seasons come and go

Sending rain fire and snow

I'm at the mercy of it all this life I choose

Sometimes I hang my head and cry

When that evening train comes by

I wish it could take me far away

These farmer's blues

The tractor's old the fence is down

Put on my suit and go to town

I ask for a loan and I know well they might refuse

Back at home still by my side

The one I love is where it hides

Waits for me to love away these farmer's blues

I see the seasons come and go

Sending rain fire and snow

I'm at the mercy of it all this life I choose

Sometimes I hang my head and cry

As that evening train goes by

I wish it could take me far away

These farmer's blues