Blues from the Front Porch

[Verse 1]

Well, it's another hot day in Leland, Mississippi

Evan played the harmonica and the old people sang

Some are laughin', some are cryin'

Most are still relyin' on the old Delta

[Verse 2]

Yeah, here in Shannon County, no one's short of work today

There ain't no use to since they took our dignity and ran away

Well, who we are and what we achieve

When it comes to grips with that and makin' someone believe

In Shannon County

[Verse 3]

Here in the Midwest, farm prices are at a slow burn

Well, I know it ain't my fault, so I reckon it must be my turn

Aimless days, empty future, bruised optimism

You know we ain't no quitters here in the county

[Verse 4]

Just people talkin', do you know what I mean?

You can keep all your big deals, don't take away our reason to believe

We've worked on your field and ran your foundries

Been soldiers in your wars, please let us keep our dreams

We're just people talkin', yeah