Story Behind The Song
It;'s the story of a man who is praying for peace, and comfort and familiar feelings of love in his life.
Song Description
A man wants to be able to 'tend his garden' in a shirt he loves to wear. The Blue Collar shirt is really a metaphor for wanting to live comfortably in a world he would like to help to grow and flourish and blossom.
| Song Length |
3:57 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Pleasant, Content |
Subject |
Joy, Clothes |
| Similar Artists |
Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
It's felt the world on its shoulders, and a baby in its arms
It's seen a lot of rainy days, but it always kept me warm
It's weather worn and torn in places, it's seen its share of hurt
But I just can't help but feel good in this old Blue Collar Shirt
There's sweat and tears on these old sleeves and grass stains on the collar
A pencil in the pocket, and a worn, forgotten dollar
A silent soft reminder of my time spent here on earth
Chorus:
Some time in the future when all this work is done
When they lay me in my grave, and my spirit's in the sun
But all good things in their own time, til then I'm here to work
Lord let me tend this garden in my old Blue Collar Chirt
It's faded white in places, and frayed around the wrist
It's got a button missing I keep meaning to fix
It'll take a tie on Sunday even though it's meant for work
I sure can't help but feel good in this old Blue Collar Shirt
Chorus:
Some time in the future, when all this work is done
When they lay me in my grave, and my spirit's in the sun
But all things in their own good time, til then I'm here to work
Lord, let me tend this garden in my old Blue Collar Shirt
Lord, let me tend this garden in my old Blue Collar Shirt