Story Behind The Song
Buddy Cleveland - vocals and harp;
Steve Cocchi - lead guitar;
Ray Bentley - bass;
George Dulchinos - rhythm guitar;
John Gooding - drums;
Paul Cleveland - tenor saxphone
Song Description
My wife is from the South and introduced me to country ham. I like it, so a song seemed in order.
| Song Length |
4:09 |
Genre |
Blues - Country, Country - Boogie |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Delighted, Delightful |
Subject |
General |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Hey mama, won't you bring some country ham;
Yeah mama, can you bring some country ham;
I like it lean and salty, like it better than a leg of lamb.
I like it in the morning with two fried eggs;
I like it in the daytime on a slice bread;
I like it in the evening with beans and collard greens;
I like my ham both day and night and any time between;
Oh baby, can I get some country ham, I like it smoked and salty, like it better than a candied yam.
I like it on the kitchen when the sun comes shinin' in;
I like it in a hotel or even a motor inn;
I like it on the back porch sittin' on the swing;
I like it everywhere I can cause ham is the sweetest thing;
Oh baby, can I get some country ham, I like it lean and salty, Ill take it any way I can;
I like it with a cold beer to wash down that salty taste;
I like it with my bourbon, don't let none go to waste;
I like it with a fine wine whenever I go town;
I like it with my baby cause she's the sweetest thing around;
Oh baby, can I get some country ham, I like it smoked and salty, like it better than strawberry jam.
Oh mama, can I get me some country ham;
Yeah baby, I need some country ham;
I like it lean and salty, just like any other man.