Scarecrow on a wooden cross. Blackbird in the barn
Fourhundred empty acres that used to be my farm.
I grew up like my daddy did my grandpa held my hand
Rain on the scarecrow Blood on the plow
This land fed a nation. This land made me proud.
And, Son, I’m just sorry there’s no legacy for you now
Rain on the scarecrow. Blood on the plow
Rain on the scarecrow. Blood on the plow
The crops we grew last summer weren’t enough to pay the loans
Couldn’t buy the seed to plant this spring and the Farmers Bank foreclosed
Called my old friend Schepman up to auction off the land
He said, John, it’s just my job and I hope you understand
Hey, calling it your job, ol’ hoss, sure don’t make it right
But if you want me to I’ll say a prayer for your soul tonight
And grandma’s on the front porch swing with a Bible in her hand
Sometimes I hear her singing “Take me to the Promised Land”
When you take away a man’s dignity he can’t work his fields and cows
There’ll be blood on the scarecrow. Blood on the plow
Blood on the scarecrow. Blood on the plow
Well there’s ninety-seven crosses planted in the courthouse yard
Ninety-seven families who lost ninety-seven farms
I think about my grandpa and my neighbors and my name
And some nights I feel like dyin’ Like that scarecrow in the rain
Rain on the scarecrow. Blood on the plow
This land fed a nation. This land made me proud
And, Son, I’m just sorry there’re just memories for you now
Rain on the scarecrow. Blood on the plow
Rain on the scarecrow. Blood on the plow
Rain on the scarecrow. Blood on the plow
This land fed a nation. This land made me proud
And, Son, I’m just sorry they’re just memories for you now
Rain on the scarecrow. Blood on the plow
Rain on the scarecrow. Blood on the plow
“Rain on a Scarecrow” by John Mellencamp
Jacket: Twisted Moss on Etsy
Shoes: BCBG
Belt: Target
Necklace: BluKat Designs on Etsy
Earrings: Hearts of Stone Jewelry on Etsy
Bracelet: Second Nature Designs on Etsy
Etsy shops you will ADORE!:
BluKat Designs: www.etsy.com/shop/BluKatDesign
Twisted Moss: www.twistedmoss.etsy.com
Second Nature Designs: www.secondnaturedesign.etsy.com
Hearts of Stone Jewelry: www.hrtsofstone.etsy.com
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Abby Hathorn
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Very nice and thank you for the shout and mentioning and showing my handwoven copper bracelet. You are fab!
It was my pleasure! Thank you so much:)
you look AMAZING! loved how you mix the prints.<3
Thank you so much! The jacket I got from your shop paired so marvelously! :)
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