In The Short Rows Now

By James R. Satterwhite
 As a lad my family made our living from the land
 We worked the fields from sun to sun with tired and calloused hands
 My dad would smile as darkness fell, when my head would slowly bow
 Aw don't quit son, we're almost done, we're in the short rows now
 We're in the short rows now, we'll make it through somehow
 Aw don't quit son, we're almost done, we're in the short rows now
 Many years have come and gone since I've worked with Dad
 I've known hard times, I've lived and loved, I've seen and I've had
 I know my days are numbered now, all heaven will allow
 Though I'll endure, I'll know for sure, I'm in the short rows now
 I'm in the short rows now, I'll make it through somehow
 Though I'll endure, I'll know for sure, I'm in the short rows now
 If you're listening now my friend, hear the story I tell
 Make every day that you have left a day that you live well
 Tell those you love just how you feel, for soon you'll make this vow
 Where did it go, all that I know, I'm in the short rows now
 I'm in the short rows now, I'll make it through somehow
 Where did it go, all that I know, I'm in the short rows now
 I'm in the short rows now, I'll make it through somehow
 I've had my fun, my race is run, I'm in the short rows now