Country Songs About Sons: Parent-Son Relationships in Country Music

[Verse] In the garden where the sunbeams play, A beetroot's birthday blooms today. Roots so deep and leaves so green, The finest veggie you've ever seen. [Verse 2] With a hat of dirt and a cloak of soil, Old beetroot's lived through rain and toil. Watched the seasons come and go, As other crops put on a show. [Chorus] Happy birthday, beetroot dear, Raise your leaves, shed a tear. From the farm to the humble plate, We're all here to celebrate. [Verse 3] Through the autumn's chilly breeze, And the summer’s warmth with ease. You've grown and thrived, oh sturdy root, Now we sing and play the flute. [Verse 4] Brown cows grazing in the field, Celebrate the harvest yield. The barn light's swinging in the night, For a beetroot party, what a sight! [Chorus] Happy birthday, beetroot dear, Raise your leaves, shed a tear. From the farm to the humble plate, We're all here to celebrate.

They turned on the fountain today at Logan Circle, I felt something in me change, I was thinking about how we all feel, But the world's not such a shitty place, (The world's not such a shitty place) We just can't blame the seasons, The Blue Man Group won't cure depression, I can see we brought it on ourselves with bad attitudes, And you should come by at eleven, You haven't seen the new apartment, We'll laugh about the shit we got into in high school, And I can't pretend, I'm afraid that we're wasting away, Because we're all sleeping in circles or talking shit in diners, I've been better but I'm feeling okay, I'm not even sad anymore, I'm just so tired most nights, And I've been drowning my sorrows in Lucky Charms and soy milk These are the things that keep me sane, Getting pretzels at midnight behind my house, At the price you can't complain, We set off fireworks, pissed off the whole neighborhood, They keep me up having sex anyway, This stoop has been seen much worse, We'll set off a few more, Maybe I'll blow a piece of this city I hate, I'm afraid that we're wasting away, Because we're all sleeping in circles or talking shit in diners, I've been better but I'm feeling okay, I'm not even sad anymore, I'm just so tired most nights, They turned on the fountain today at Logan Circle, They turned on the fountain today, They turned on the fountain today at Logan Circle, I felt something in me change, I'm afraid that we're wasting away, I'm afraid, I'm afraid that we're wasting away, Because we're all sleeping in circles or talking shit in diners, I've been better but I'm feeling okay, I'm not even sad anymore, I'm just so tired most nights.

[Verse 1] In a bucolic town where the fields grow wide, A boy met a girl where love can’t hide. High school love under soft moon glow, Plannin' forever, where life moves slow. [Verse 2] Her folks moved town, for better pay, She said she'd come back to him some day. Her letters, calls, began to fade, And with them all the love they made. [Chorus] Way back when, we were young and we were free, Now you and I are just a memory. But I still think of you, every now and then, In those golden days, way back when. [Verse 3] Seasons changed and years went by. I never knew the reason why. The love we had just slipped away. And memories start, to fade away. [Chorus] Way back when, we were young and we were free, Now you and I are just a memory. But I still think of you, every now and then, In those golden days, way back when. [Guitar Solo] [Bridge] You've moved on and so have I, Memories fade as time goes by. But in my heart I know, you'll always stay. [Chorus] Way back when, we were young and we were free, Now you and I are just a memory. But I still think of you, every now and then, In those golden days, way back when. [outro]

[Verse 1] In a bucolic town where the fields grow wide, A boy met a girl where love can’t hide. High school love under soft moon glow, Plannin' forever, where life moves slow. [Verse 2] Her folks moved town, for better pay, She said she'd come back to him some day. Her letters, calls, began to fade, And with them all the love they made. [Chorus] Way back when, we were young and we were free, Now you and I are just a memory. But I still think of you, every now and then, In those golden days, way back when. [Verse 3] Seasons changed and years went by. I never knew the reason why. The love we had just slipped away. And memories start, to fade away. [Chorus] Way back when, we were young and we were free, Now you and I are just a memory. But I still think of you, every now and then, In those golden days, way back when. [Guitar Solo] [Bridge] You've moved on and so have I, Memories fade as time goes by. But in my heart I know, you'll always stay. [Chorus] Way back when, we were young and we were free, Now you and I are just a memory. But I still think of you, every now and then, In those golden days, way back when. [outro]

[Verse 1] In a bucolic town where the fields grow wide, A boy met a girl where love can’t hide. High school love under soft moon glow, Plannin' forever, where life moves slow. [Verse 2] Her folks moved town, for better pay, She said she'd come back to him some day. Her letters, calls, began to fade, And with them all the love they made. [Chorus] Way back when, we were young and we were free, Now you and I are just a memory. But I still think of you, every now and then, In those golden days, way back when. [Verse 3] Seasons changed and years went by. I never knew the reason why. The love we had just slipped away. And memories start, to fade away. [Chorus] Way back when, we were young and we were free, Now you and I are just a memory. But I still think of you, every now and then, In those golden days, way back when. [Guitar Solo] [Bridge] You've moved on and so have I, Memories fade as time goes by. But in my heart I know, you'll always stay. [Chorus] Way back when, we were young and we were free, Now you and I are just a memory. But I still think of you, every now and then, In those golden days, way back when. [outro]

[Verse] Out in the pasture 'neath the Tennessee moon, Saw a little light that was hummin' a tune, Cows stopped grazing, even the dogs looked up, Shiny silver saucer, like a giant tea cup. [Verse 2] Billy grabbed his ol' guitar, strummed a country chord, "Welcome to our farm now, won't ya come aboard?" Aliens tappin', their feet to the beat, Lassoed by the rhythm, in the heart of the street. [Chorus] Meet the UFO, they got boots and spurs, Dancin' on moon beams with do-si-do whirls. They ain't from Mars, just passin' through, Y'all better get ready for a cosmic hoedown, too. [Verse 3] Spaceship landed, in a cool rhythmic glide, Hank and Dolly's voices echoed far and wide, Spacemen in stetsons, their eyes all aglow, Heaven met with honky-tonk in one heck of a show. [Verse 4] Mama baked a pie, just apple and love, Servin' up treats ‘neath the stars above, Aliens grinnin', never tasted so sweet, Downhome cookin' can't be beat. [Chorus] Meet the UFO, they got boots and spurs, Dancin' on moon beams with do-si-do whirls. They ain't from Mars, just passin' through, Y'all better get ready for a cosmic hoedown, too.

[Verse] Underneath the clear blue sky, I bow my head and sigh, To be or not to be, that's the question as time goes by, Confronting life's big rodeo, with heart and hand in tow, Capable versus willing, I'll muster all I know. [Verse 2] In dusty boots and faded jeans, dreams are what it seems, No trying, just doing, life's written in the seams, From the fields to the old barn door, I'll rise and ask for more, If it's to be, it's up to me, let the eagle soar. [Chorus] To be or not to be, I'll face it with a grin, No holding back, no turning back, I'll dive right in, Every step, every breath, with all I've got, you'll see, If it's to be, it's up to me, won't give up that easily. [Verse 3] Morning sun breaks through the clouds, casting shadows on the ground, I won't retreat, won't skip a beat, in pursuit of life's grand sound, With a guitar in my hand, I’ll defend my stand, Capable and willing, in this small-town band. [Chorus] To be or not to be, I'll face it with a grin, No holding back, no turning back, I'll dive right in, Every step, every breath, with all I've got, you'll see, If it's to be, it's up to me, won't give up that easily. [Verse 4] Life’s a winding country road, lessons learned in each episode, Through the storms and the calms, I’ll keep on with my psalms, It’s laying tracks and breaking ground, love and hardships found, It's all up to me, to plant dreams in this old town.

[Verse] In a small town where the rivers run deep, There's a teacher who calms our minds to sleep, With wisdom in her eyes, she takes a stand, Usha Mam, she's our guiding hand. [Verse 2] Lessons of life, more than just books, She teaches with kindness and warm, knowing looks. In the classroom where dreams take flight, Usha Mam turns darkness into light. [Chorus] Usha Mam, you inspire our days, Guiding us through life's winding ways, With your wisdom and heart so grand, We learn to be better, through your steady hand. [Verse 3] Math, science, history, and art, But it's the love for learning you impart, You show us strength, compassion too, Every day, we grow because of you. [Verse 4] In a world that's often so fast and loud, You lift us up, make us feel proud, With your voice so gentle and eyes so bright, Usha Mam, you’re our Northern light. [Chorus] Usha Mam, you inspire our days, Guiding us through life's winding ways, With your wisdom and heart so grand, We learn to be better, through your steady hand.

[Verse] Blanca's got a birthday, it's today, We're gatherin' 'round, got somethin' to say, She's part of our family, bringin' light, Wishin' her the best all through the night. [Verse 2] She's amazin', always doin' a great job, Her heart's a flame, never gonna stop, In the kitchen or out on the farm, She's the one keepin' us all warm. [Chorus] Happy birthday, Blanca, here's to you, Underneath the sky so blue, May your day be as bright as the sun, Celebrate until the day is done. [Verse 3] We remember all the times you've been there, With your smile and that golden hair, Through the seasons, the highs and lows, You're our peace in the stormy woes. [Verse 4] This song's for you on your special day, Grab your hat, come out and play, The family’s here, and we want you to know, Our love for you, it continues to grow. [Bridge] Blanca, here's a wish, a dream come true, May your heart find joy in all you do, From morning light to the evening’s rest, Know you're loved and always blessed.

[Verse] The night was dark The moon was hiding Whispers of wind Ghosts were riding She packed her bags in the old Ford tight Promises broke Tears fell that night [Chorus] Some people get cancer Some get a divorce Other folks fall hard in love To find it’s just a Trojan horse But while life can hurt Going through that pain And the sky seems like it’s pouring rain There’s plenty of sunshine up ahead The things you’ve been through can be misread There’s lessons in life’s many tests You gotta learn and grow to see you’re blessed [Verse 2] She walked alone by the riverside Shadows long No place to hide Found a letter from her dad she’d never seen Words of hope Like a distant dream [Chorus] Some people get cancer Some get a divorce Other folks fall hard in love To find it’s just a Trojan horse But while life can hurt Going through that pain And the sky seems like it’s pouring rain There’s plenty of sunshine up ahead The things you’ve been through can be misread There’s lessons in life’s many tests You gotta learn and grow to see you’re blessed [Bridge] In the fog I saw a light A beacon strong Burning bright Moments hard But we press on Seek the dawn till the dark is gone [Chorus] There’s plenty of sunshine up ahead The things you’ve been through can be misread There’s lessons in life’s many tests You gotta learn and grow to see you’re blessed