Stars and Stripes

Story Behind The Song

Lamenting the loss of the American farmer as a way of life.

Song Description

Farmer's joy and pain discussed as he shares breakfast with his friends

Song Length 3:14 Genre Country - Traditional, Unique - Patriotic
Lead Vocal Male Vocal Mood Poignant, Endearing
Subject Spirituality, Cows Similar Artists George Strait, Bruce Springsteen
Language English Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

©2006 Dan Beer (604)779-1403; Don Mcleod


He raises the stars and stripes
Before the rooster crows
Says a prayer upon the land
Barley, green and gold
Fifty years on the farm
A good wife by his side
He loved his Rose
From twelve years old
Till the day she died

Good Morning America
God bless the workin' man
The joy and pain
In waves of amber grain
From Idaho down through Arkansas
Good morning America

Hosin' down the milkin' barn
He finishes his chores
Drives the truck to Jill's Cafe
For breakfast with the boys
Politics, the price of wheat, Football Friday night


Good morning America...

Bridge:
He's worried for the future
Who'll take on Grand dad's farm
Cause his son joined the army
Who knows if he'll come home



That's somethin' he won't talk about
Just laughs at old Dan's joke
Finishes his coffee
Say's "boys I gotta go"
Bessie's feelin' restless
I think her calf'll come
But I'll see y'all tomorrow
When my chores are done

Lyrics Dan Beer/Don McLeod Music Dan Beer
Producer Dan Beer Publisher Dan Beer
Performance Dan Beer

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