Jack Erdie "October" |
I have enjoyed the summer season this go round I've traveled on the wooded trail The sun was pleasing. Its benefits were found In every holler, hill and vale Still I thrill to feel the ebbing of the heat When the dog days of August come to heel Into the shadows at September's gentle feet It brings a joy, but that ain't all I feel Early this morning, I was up before the sun Putting the storm windows in Mink oiled my boots and I polished my gun Laid away my summer sin When through the window, while shaving, I see With a cold draft of dread Crimson and golden all over the trees In the glass, gray all on my head And the shock of October Won't knock you over You knew it would come all along Treasure September But always remember October rolls over so strong And summer is gone. The night is falling. The sky is pink and dim A wind walks the land The frost comes calling. The grass is looking grim And the gun is in my hand Old Man Winter's a liar and cheat But he ain't due for a spell I've got two shells, If the first one don't beat him The last is fare thee well. (Repeat Chorus) Lyric from www.lyricmania.com |