Christmas Time in the Country
Saturday, December 9, 2006
Wade Farlowe
C
I remember bustin' coal, to fit in the mouth of that old stove
DG
And tryin' to keep warm throughout the night
C
Well, Momma sure nuff said, pack them buckets full, as you can hold
D G
And doin' any job, means do it right
(Refrain)
C D
Christmas time in the country
G C
Its holiday season on the farm
C D
Christmas time in the country
G C
A little work, won't do you no harm
C
It's tobacco strippin' time, which runs on through the holidays
D G
And the mainstay when finances are tight
C
Well, my Grandpa sure nuff said, now everyone's got to pull their share
D G
If'n you want Ole Claus comin' tonight
(Refrain)
C
I figured milkin' cows, my job in the cold of that old barn
D G
And just keep them cows from freezin' their pipes
C
Well, my Pappy sure nuff did, you'd better do just what you're told
D G
And doin' what he said, means do it right
(Refrain)
(Break)
(Refrain 2)
C D
Christmas time in the country
G C
A little work, won't do you no harm
D
And when the work was done
G
We'd have our holiday fun
D
Everyone's now here
G C
So, have a cup of Christmas cheer...cause it's....
C D
Christmas time in the country
G C
Its holiday season on the farm
C
Now, Santa's on his way after loading the gifts on his sleigh
D G
He'll make his stop at our house this very night
C
Well, the youngun's sure nuff said we've been good kids and it's off to bed
D G
And Ole Santa better do it up right
(Refrain 3)
C D
Christmas time in the country
G C
Its holiday season on the farm
C D
Christmas time in the country
G
A little work,
G
Holiday fun,
G
It's Christmas time son,
G
A little o' God's love
G C
Won't do you no harm