by Lyrics: The Tractor Runs
Bale Harrison & The Texas Field Hands
Music and Lyrics by Alan Nafzger
Spoken Intro
Some good looking Lady told me this was a “sad” song.
I said, “Bull! And it’s warped to think so.”
1,2,3,4
Verse 1
The sun comes up, I’m out the door,
Got a thousand things I gotta work for.
The fields don’t care ’bout love or fate,
They just need a hand before it’s too late.
I know you’re lookin’ for somethin’ real,
But baby, that ain’t in this farmer’s deal.
Chorus
The tractor runs, and so do I,
I can’t stay still, can’t tell you why.
This land needs work, and my heart’s on the line,
But I’m not ready, and I ain’t got the time.
I’m chasin’ the rain, tryin’ to catch the sky,
The tractor runs, and baby, so will I.
Verse 2
I’ve got dirt on my hands, sweat on my brow,
I’m good with a plow, but love? Not right now.
The cattle are callin’, the work’s never done,
There’s no room for two when you’re on the run.
You want a heart that’s steady and true,
But this life’s too wild for someone like you.
Chorus
The tractor runs, and so do I,
I can’t stay still, can’t even try.
There’s fences to fix, and seeds to sow,
And love’s a crop I don’t wanna grow.
I’m chasing the wind, watchin’ time fly by,
The tractor runs, and baby, so will I.
Bridge
Maybe one day, I’ll slow it down,
But right now this farm’s the only love I’ve found.
You deserve someone who can stay,
But that ain’t me, not today.
Chorus
The tractor runs, and so do I,
I can’t stay still, can’t even lie.
This land’s my home, and I can’t deny,
The fields come first, and so do I.
I’m chasin’ the rain, tryin’ to catch the sky,
The tractor runs, and baby, so will I.
Outro
The road stretches long, the horizon’s wide,
But I’m still running, with no one by my side.
The tractor runs, and so do I.
