Sharecropper's Son
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Sharecropper's Son
Stanley Brothers
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Verse
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Refrain
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Chords used:
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Lyrics
We moved here from somewhere when i was fourteen
Worked this poor ground for bacon and beans
Landlord told me that the hard times are near
It didn't mean a thing 'cause they're already here
Daylight till dark my work's never done
Lord have mercy on this sharecropper's son
Mama's got the fever and the baby's sick too
Papa's downtown just soakin' up that booze
Just out of prison, says he's never goin' back
Ain't a bloodhound in georgia that can follow his track
We bought a new mule, brought him up from down south
He'll kick the chewin' tobacco right out of your mouth
Water in the well nearly clear out of sight
Can't take a bath on a saturday night
Crops are all wilted, no rain day or night
Preacher come for dinner, we ain't got a bite
Eleven in the family, ten daughters and a son
Mama just told us there'll be another oneDemo Videos
About This Song
Sharecropper's Son is a Stanley Brothers classic that showcases their signature high lonesome sound. Written by Carter Stanley, it tells a deeply personal story of rural poverty and hardship in Appalachia. The song remains a powerful example of traditional bluegrass storytelling at its finest.