Story Behind The Song
Listening to a lot of country western and outlaw country at the time. Influenced by people generally in distress and falling on hard times, especially families.
Song Description
See above.
Song Length |
5:41 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Folk - Rock |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Diplomatic, Restless |
Subject |
Life, You, Yours |
Similar Artists |
Carter Family, Johnny Cash |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Mama always told us what was right
And daddy always knew how to start a fight
I was only two foot three inch tall
I didn't mind him actin' that way at all
It didn't seem to bother me at all
Now and then I wanna go out and play
I have to ask my dad if it would be ok
I'll never forget the words I heard him say
Oh he said
These days ain't made for playin' boy
With guns and rides, oh, a bundle of joy
We'll just try and make it anyway we can
Anyway we can, anyway we can
Anyway we can, anyway we can
When I woke my feet were dead and cold
And through the night I found my bed had rolled
All around me the stench of sin was strong
I knew I would give in before too long
It was always about this time my dad would sing his song
About the world and how we had gone wrong
And he said
These days ain't made for playin' boy
With guns and rides, oh, a bundle of joy
We'll just try and make it out here anyway we can
Anyway we can, anyway we can
Anyway we can, anyway we can
Anyway we can, anyway we can
Anyway we can
Mama always knew when we were outta luck
Knew when everybody was strapped for a buck
I could always see when we had to move on
About this time I think it's goin' on
It's time for us, to move right on
It's time for my old dad to sing his song
Listen to him now as he goes on
Come on now my people and sing along
Oh he said
These days ain't made for playin' boy
With guns and rides, oh, a bundle of joy
We'll just try and make it anyway we can
Anyway we can, anyway we can
Anyway we can, anyway we can
Anyway we can, anyway we can
Make it out here anyway we can
Anyway we can, anyway I can
Anyway I can