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Pickin Time

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CI got cotton in the Gbottom land
CIt's up and growin' Gand I got a good stand
CMy good wife and them Gkids of mine
CGonna get new shoes, cGome Pickin' Time
CGet new shoes come PicGkin' Time.
Ev'ry night when I go to bed
I thank the Lord that my kids are fed
They live on beans eight days and nine
But I get 'em fat come Pickin' Time
Get 'em fat come come Pickin' Time.
The corn is yellow and the beans are high
The sun is hot in the summer sky
The work is hard til layin' by
Layin' by til Pickin' Time
Layin' by til Pickin' Time.
It's hard to see by the coal-oil light
And I turn it off purty early at night
'Cause a jug of coal-oil costs a dime
But I stay up late come Pickin' Time
Stay up late come Pickin' Time.
My old wagon barely gets me to town
I patched the wheels and I watered 'em down
Keep her in shape so she'll be fine
To haul my cotton come Pickin' Time
Haul my cotton come Pickin' Time.
Last Sunday mornin' when they passed the hat
It was still nearly empty back where I sat
But the preacher smiled and said that's fine
The Lord'll wait til Pickin' Time
The Lord'll wait til Pickin' Time.
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The story behind the song

Johnny Cash, known for his deep voice and "Man in Black" persona, brought a distinctive sound to his music, often exploring themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption. While this particular song doesn't delve into those deeper themes, it captures the spirit of his early career in the burgeoning rockabilly scene. "Pickin' Time" evokes the energetic, rhythmic world of a musician finding his groove and sharing his sound. It plays like a joyful celebration of making music.

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