Old Sam

Story Behind The Song

This song is written about an old man (Old Sam) and his wife who are forced to leave their home in order to build a new highway.

Song Description

Eminent Domain

Song Length 4:45 Genre Country - Alternative, Country - General
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Passive, Nonviolent Subject Politics, Freedom
Language English Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

(First Verse) Old Sam's been around for a long long time, Got a one room cabin way up in the Northern pines. He lived there most his days with his lovin' wife, Then progress headed in from way down south. Said we're gonna cut a new road across your land, So you best get out of the way Old Man. There isn't anything you can possibly do, So pull up your stakes and let this highway through. (Chorus) The Devil's sittin' in his easy chair just layin' back gettin' fat. Picked Sam clean of his home and his land and now he's grinnin' like a well fed rat. And he ain't satisfied with that, No he ain't satisfied with that. (Second Verse) Old Sam just sat with his head hung low, He turned to his lady and said " Yes we'll have to go. We lived here most our lives now they're taking our home, And they won't leave any trace of us once we're gone" (Repeat Chorus or Lead Break) (Third Verse) Now Old Sam's been gone for a long, long time, There's a new high rise apartment marking his shrine. Passin' talk winds tales around Old Sam, Praise the Lord, He built it all by hand. Then the Devil progress came and took his land... (Repeat Chorus) End Copyright 2001 Michael W Danis

Lyrics Michael William Danis / David George Neal (Deceased) Music Michael W Danis / David George Neal (Deceased)
Producer Michael W Danis Publisher Michael W Danis
Performance Michael W Danis (Vocals/Rythym Guitars) Michael Labadie (Lead Guitar) Shawn Green (Roland Sequencer) Eldon Mitchell (Pedal Steel) Todd Shawver (Grand Piano) Label Michael W Danis

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