Good Man's Countryside

from As The Sparks Fly Upward by Harvest Thieves

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Sit up high in the saddle
There are storms rising over the West
Be mindful of what you carry
Your hard luck will shoulder the rest
It’s a bad man’s world
But, it’s a good man’s countryside
When he tells you to own it and smile
Let him know you weren’t born to hide

Twenty year drought
With smoke and mirrors on the wall
They’ll always shout a good man down
But they ain’t saying nothing at all
God orbits the Earth
Like some far away satellite
There’s a rumor floating around
He’s on his way, spoiling for a fight

When the rain starts falling, you’ll keep your head down low
With your knife blade sharpened, cut your way as you go

Ride on and find that girl
The one with the sweet southern name
She might ask you to sing along
Cause she’s the real thing
Make a home in your heart
Be brave and take your stand
Ease your way up the trail ahead
Live like a good man

When the rain starts falling, you’ll keep your head down low
With your knife blade sharpened, cut your way as you go
With your knife blade sharpened, cut your way as you go

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from As The Sparks Fly Upward, released October 20, 2023
Lloyd Maines - Pedal Steel

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