Country Boy
Embrace the Simple Joys: Johnny Cash's Country Boy Chronicles a Life of Freedom and Fun
Lyrics
Country boy, ain't got no shoes
Country boy lives a simple life without shoes
Country boy, ain't got no blues
He doesn't experience sadness or troubles
Well, you work all day while you're wantin' to play
Despite working all day, he desires to play
In the sun and the sand, with the faces damp
Enjoys leisure time in the sun and sand, possibly at the beach
At the end of the day, when your work is done
After finishing work, he only has fun
You ain't got nothing but fun
His leisure time is filled with enjoyment
Country boy, ain't got no ills
He doesn't suffer from serious problems
Country boy, you don't owe no bills
He doesn't have debts or financial obligations
You get a wiggly worm and then you watch him squirm
Enjoys fishing using a worm as bait
While you put him on a hook and you drop him in a brook
Engages in the activity of fishing
If everything's gonna turn out right, you're gonna fry fish tonight
Anticipates a successful fishing trip with fish to fry
Country boy, got a lot to lose
He has things he values and could potentially lose
Country boy, how I wish I was in your shoes
Expresses a desire to live the simple life of the country boy
Country boy, got a shaggy dog
Owns a shaggy dog
Country boy, up a hollow log
The dog is located in a hollow log
Well, he comes in a run, when you pick up your gun
The dog responds when the boy picks up his gun
And with a shell or two, and your dog and you
They hunt together, aiming to catch rabbits
When you get your rabbit, you'll skin his hide
Plans to prepare and cook the rabbit
He's gonna be good fried
Intends to enjoy the cooked rabbit
Country boy, you got a lot to lose
Has things of value that he might potentially lose
Country boy, how I wish I was in your shoes
Wishes to live the carefree life of the country boy
Country boy, you got work to do
Has responsibilities and tasks to complete
Country boy, in the mornin' dew
Works in the morning dew, implying early hours
You gotta plant the seed, you gotta cut the weeds
Engages in farming activities like planting and weeding
There's many a row you know you gotta hoe
Has various tasks to do in the fields
When it's quittin' time, and your work is through
After work, he still has vitality and life in him
There's a lot of life in you
He's filled with energy despite finishing work
Country boy, you're lucky, free
Considers the country boy fortunate and free
Country boy, I wish I was you, and you was me
Expresses a desire to swap lives with the country boy
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