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

[Verse] From the first cry in the midnight air, Held you close, whispered my prayer. Tiny fingers wrapped around so tight, Promised I'd be here, every day and night. [Verse 2] Through the sleepless nights, early morn's glow, Schoolyard laughs, and skinned-knee woe. Every moment, right by your side, Watching you grow has been my pride. [Chorus] Loving you like a father's supposed to, Every sunrise and the skies of blue. In your eyes, I see my whole world, My precious joy, my little girl. [Verse 3] Teaching you lessons, hand in hand, Showing you courage, helping you stand. Life ain't easy, storms will come, But you'll always have a place in my heart, my home. [Verse 4] From your first date to the wedding day, Watched you bloom in every way. You're the light, a shining star, Guiding my soul no matter how far. [Chorus] Loving you like a father's supposed to, Every sunrise and the skies of blue. In your eyes, I see my whole world, My precious joy, my little girl.

[Verse] Katie Farmer in her overalls, workin' 'til the sun sets down, With a neck like a giraffe's, she’s the talk of this ol’ town, Every guy from here to Nashville wants to steal her heart away, But Katie’s got her eyes on me, at least that’s what they say. [Verse 2] She stands tall in the cornfields, like a queen upon her throne, Her eyes shine like the morning, in a land I call my own, At the county fair last summer, she won every game in sight, I swear I loved her even more in that endless moonlit night. [Chorus] Katie Farmer, you’re a wonder, bless your heart and soul so kind, With a neck like a giraffe's, love, it’s a sign, From those long limbs to your laughter, girl, you're everything I seek, I’m singin’ out my heart for you, hoping you’ll hear me. [Verse 3] We carved our names in hickory, down by the old creek bed, You warmed me in the winter, with every word you said, They can say what they want, but girl you stole the show, Katie Farmer, you're my angel, you should know. [Chorus] Katie Farmer, you’re a wonder, bless your heart and soul so kind, With a neck like a giraffe's, love, it’s a sign, From those long limbs to your laughter, girl, you're everything I seek, I’m singin’ out my heart for you, hoping you’ll hear me. [Bridge] Through the seasons and the years, I’ll stand right by your side, In every whispered twilight, and every morning’s light, Let the folks keep talkin’, I don’t care what they believe, 'Cause Katie Farmer, you're my darling, forever I'll conceive.

[Verse] Wish I would've said goodbye, Don't really know the reasons why, Yesterday has passed, today is here, Tomorrow's not promised to anyone, that's clear. [Verse 2] Saw you standing by that old oak tree, Heart in my hands, but I just couldn't see, Words caught in my throat like autumn leaves, Now all I got are these sad memories. [Chorus] Wish I would've said goodbye, To your face, under the clear blue sky, But now you're gone, and I'm alone, Singing this regret in a big ol' empty home. [Verse 3] Morning sun breaks the Eastern ridge, Silence echoes on that creaky bridge, I walk these fields where we once laughed, And feel the ghost of a love that couldn't last. [Verse 4] Rain taps softly on my tin roofed barn, Your guitar sits lonely, no longer charmed, The scent of wildflowers in the morning dew, Reminding me of the dreams I had with you. [Chorus] Wish I would've said goodbye, How the heck did we let this chance fly by? Now you're gone, and I can't deny, Regret's the song of a broken-hearted guy.

[Verse] Monday mornin' jumpin', boots hit the ground, Coffee in one hand, town's hubbub all around, Chasin' dreams and dollars, workin' nine to five, Rollin' like a tractor, keepin' hope alive. [Verse 2] Clock strikes five, my heart's skippin' beats, Headin' home to you down those dusty streets, Supper on the table, love's the sweetest prize, In your arms I find my haven, gazin' in your eyes. [Chorus] Work hard, love deep, play wild, don't sleep, With you by my side, life's a steady heartbeat, We ride through the seasons, come what may, Together we conquer, livin' work, love, play. [Bridge] Weekend rollin' in, kick off our boots, Riverbanks and bonfires, fiddles and flutes, Simple joys and laughter, makin' memories stay, In this little corner, we'll forever play. [Verse 3] Sunday mornin' slow, as the sun peeks high, Lazy in the hammock, you and I, Talkin' 'bout forever, countin' stars at night, Livin' this sweet life, feels so right. [Chorus] Work hard, love deep, play wild, don't sleep, With you by my side, life's a steady heartbeat, We ride through the seasons, come what may, Together we conquer, livin' work, love, play.

[Verse] Met her by the old ballpark, 'neath the southern sky so wide, Shared a soda and a smile, and she became my guide, Through this winding life we travel, hand in hand we stride, Babe is my wife of years, always by my side. [Verse 2] In the great outdoors she's happy, with the stars and morning dew, Pitching tents, and casting lines, and on her love I grew, By the campfire, she whispers softly, secrets old and new, In those quiet woods, our love is always true. [Chorus] She's a home run in my heart, hits it out the park every day, With her baseball cap and camping gear, she lights my way, Through the years and seasons changing, she’s my only play, Babe is my wife of years, in her arms, I'll always stay. [Verse 3] On Sundays we watch the game, popcorn in our lap, Cheering for our favorite team, and sharing one sweet nap, Her kisses are like summer rain, gentle ‘cross my chap, In her love, I find my home, there ain't no need for maps. [Verse 4] When she runs the bases of our life, I am filled with pride, From the diamond to the forest, I've been blessed with quite a ride, Babe is my wife of years, and forever by my side, In this game of love and living, she's my ultimate high tide. [Chorus] She's a home run in my heart, hits it out the park every day, With her baseball cap and camping gear, she lights my way, Through the years and seasons changing, she’s my only play, Babe is my wife of years, in her arms, I'll always stay.

[Verse] Morning light creepin' through the blinds, Just like our love, it's hard to find. One day you’re sweet, the next you’re wild, Changing like seasons, unpredictable child. [Verse 2] We're like a yo-yo, up and down, Never know if you’ll stick around. Our love's a rollercoaster ride, Holdin' on tight, nothing to hide. [Chorus] Guess I don’t know where we stand, Like shifting sand in your hand. We keep going off and on, Like the dusk before the dawn. Our love’s a seesaw, back and forth, Like a storm headin' north. Guess I don’t know where we stand, Are we lost or are we found? [Verse 3] Like a river that bends and twists, Our love's a maze I can’t resist. One moment we’re fire, burnin’ high, Next we’re ice, cold goodbye. [Chorus] Guess I don’t know where we stand, Like shifting sand in your hand. We keep going off and on, Like the dusk before the dawn. Our love’s a seesaw, back and forth, Like a storm headin' north. Guess I don’t know where we stand, Are we lost or are we found? [Bridge] We’re a puzzle with pieces missin’, A melody without rhythm. Caught between the spark and flame, In this crazy, love-struck game.

[Verse] Happy birthday, Jeff, you’re the man of the day, An amazing dad, and a hero, they say. Your daughters adore you with love so bright, Married a Tennessee girl, your heart's true delight. [Verse 2] You served with honor, in the good ol' Army green, Defending our freedom, proud and serene. Old Glory waves for you, under the southern sky, You're a veteran strong, we raise our flags high. [Chorus] Here's to Jeff, an American true, With love for Trump, red, white, and blue. A family man with a heart so grand, Happy birthday, Jeff, let’s give him a hand. [Verse 3] From barbecues to fishing, just out on the lake, Life's simple joys, those moments you make. Teaching your daughters the life lessons you know, With a heart full of pride that only grows. [Verse 4] In your Tennessee home, where love lights the nights, Your family gathers, oh what a sight. With every candle blown, a wish from the soul, For more happy years, as the milestones roll. [Bridge] Through the laughter and the tears, you stand tall, In this great nation, you give your all. Beside your Tennessee girl, hand in hand, You’re the rock, you’re the love, the heart of this land.

[Verse] Jalen Cole lives in a hole, where the sunlight never shows, Down below the green meadows, where the river slowly flows. He's hiding from a pack of moles, who seek to take his soul, In their deep and darkened burrows, they dig and they patrol. [Verse 2] He once roamed free in open skies, with a sparkle in his eye, But moles came creeping in the night, for reasons he can't buy. Now he digs to stay alive, in tunnels cold and damp, With whispers of the mole tribe echoing like a champ. [Chorus] Oh Jalen Cole, down in that hole, the moles are on your trail, In the dirt and in the shadows, you can hear their tiny wails. Hold on tight, don't lose the fight, 'gainst the creatures of the night, For in your heart, you'll find the spark, to stand up to the fright. [Verse 3] He remembers days of sunshine, where the fields were all in bloom, Now the darkness of the night is his everlasting gloom. With every move, they closing in, their teeth, they start to gnaw, The ground shakes underfoot, it's the battle's final draw. [Bridge] In the depth, he finds his strength, an inner spirit bold, He'll face them down, this mole brigade, leave none without a fold. No mole will take his soul away, he's Jalen Cole, you'll see, He'll rise above the earth tonight, to reclaim his destiny. [Chorus] Oh Jalen Cole, down in that hole, the moles are on your trail, In the dirt and in the shadows, you can hear their tiny wails. Hold on tight, don't lose the fight, 'gainst the creatures of the night, For in your heart, you'll find the spark, to stand up to the fright.

[Verse] Met you down by the riverbank, moonlight in your hair, Bottle of whiskey in your hand, we didn’t have a care. Fireflies dancing 'round us, stars hung up above, Two hearts tangled up, in that summertime love. [Verse 2] We laughed till the sunrise, the world so far away, Talked about our future, and dreamed about the days. Your eyes shone like diamonds, in the first light of dawn, We were just getting started, our love was growing strong. [Chorus] Summer drunk and crazy, falling in love, Holding you so tight, under the stars above. Nothing but the night and a bottle of Jack, In the heat of the summer, there was no turning back. [Verse 3] Days turned into autumn, but our love didn’t fade, We held on to the dreams, that summertime had made. Still felt that magic, every time we kissed, In the cool autumn nights, our love still existed. [Bridge] Seasons keep on changing, but one thing stays the same, Whenever I’m with you, it feels like summer again. Drunk on each other, lost in that charm, Every night with you, I’m forever warm. [Chorus] Summer drunk and crazy, falling in love, Holding you so tight, under the stars above. Nothing but the night and a bottle of Jack, In the heat of the summer, there was no turning back.

[Verse] Ce matin-là au bord du lac brillant, Les cannes prêtes, l'air frais et apaisant, Camille et Ludivine arrivent en souriant, Erwan, dis-moi, à quelle heure on fait le grand? [Verse 2] Le soleil monte, les oiseaux chantent fort, Sous le chêne, on rêve encore et encore, Les nattes et le café, tout est prêt pour l'exploit, Erwan, quelle heure? On t’attend tous ici, toi! [Chorus] Erwan, l'ami, sous le ciel azuré, Quelle heure on va pêcher, y'a-t-il à s’inquiéter? L'étang nous appelle, on veut tout simplement savoir, À quelle heure on plongera dans l’aube ou le soir. [Verse 3] La brise légère murmure au creux des champs, Les souvenirs ressurgissent, un moment en suspens, Camille raconte des histoires de poissons géants, Ludivine rit, Erwan, dis-nous le bon moment. [Verse 4] Les ruisseaux chuchotent des secrets doux et clairs, Tout est calme, parfait pour une journée de pêche en plein air, Les lignes prêtes à lancer, Erwan, c'est quand? On rêve de voir les eaux frémir soudainement. [Chorus] Erwan, l'ami, sous le ciel azuré, Quelle heure on va pêcher, y'a-t-il à s’inquiéter? L'étang nous appelle, on veut tout simplement savoir, À quelle heure on plongera dans l’aube ou le soir.