Story Behind The Song

I was reminded en route to a long day of gigging that everyone needs a day off once in a while to enjoy the simple pleasures of your own backyard.

Song Description

Reminder to take a little time off...even if it's in your own backyard.

Lyrics

Backyard Holiday

I saw a friend of mine at the Exxon station
He said he's takin' a nice vacation
And I?I oughta to learn to take one too
And it occurred to me that maybe he's right
Pushin' so hard, day and night
It's advice I oughta learn to listen to

Chorus:
And if I ever do?
I'm going to turn the ballgame on
Stick my feet in the fresh cut lawn
I'll have a glass of lemonade
Maybe call a friend or two
To have a Texas BBQ
And later on we'll stay up late
And watch the moonlight fade away
In my Backyard Holiday

You see my old man was a good bread-winner
We never went without our dinner
And he?he taught me everything I knew
But Mom said it best it will make you old
Tryin' to find the pot of gold
Advice?I need to learn to listen to

Chorus

Bridge:

For such an easy thing to do
I need a real good talkin' to
Cuz I could use a few days off
And I can hear my Momma say
?Don't let the good times slip away
Before you let 'em all get lost??

Chorus twice and out