If You Can’t Grow It, Graze It

If You Can’t Grow It, Graze It

Performed by Debbie “Hayride” Harper & The Prairie Songbirds

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(Verse 1)
Used to drive a tractor, sun up to sun down,
Plowin’ them fields just outside of town.
But the rain didn’t come, and the corn stayed low,
So I traded in my seeds for a cattle show.
Now I’m ridin’ the range, chasin’ calves on the loose,
No more bean, unless the beef vamoose.

(Chorus)
If you can’t grow it, graze it, that’s how it goes,
Let ‘em munch on the pasture while the green grass grows.
When the crops don’t sprout, the cows don’t quit,
If you can’t grow it, graze it, and you’ll make a hit.

(Verse 2)
I used to chat with plants, now I shout at a steers,
Learned quick they don’t listen, its driving me to drink beers.
Spent my days pullin’ weeds, beggin’ for rain,
Now I’m pullin’ boots off, from a long cattle train.
The sun’s still beatin’ down, but it’s easy to see,
Just a field full of cows, chewin’ profit for me.

(Chorus)
If you can’t grow it, graze it, that’s the farmer’s code,
Let ‘em roam in the meadow, down a dusty road.
When the crops won’t sprout, the cows don’t quit,
If you can’t grow it, graze it, and you’ll make a hit.

(Bridge)
They said I was crazy, said I’d lost my way,
From plantin’ seeds to ridin’ steers all day.
But a cow’s gotta eat, and they don’t ask much,
Just a patch of green grass and a gentle touch.

(Chorus)
If you can’t grow it, graze it, that’s the way it rolls,
While the world chases dollars, I’m countin’ my souls.
When the crops don’t sprout, the cows won’t quit,
If you can’t grow it, graze it, and you’ll make a hit.

(Verse 3)
If your corn’s lookin’ sad, and your beans don’t pop,
Get yourself a few cows, let ‘em work the crop.
They don’t fuss ‘bout rain, don’t cry ‘bout sun,
Just chomp on the grass till the day is done.
Now I’m rockin’ on the porch, boots propped up high,
Watchin’ the cows come home, and I barely try.

(Chorus)
If you can’t grow it, graze it, that’s the farmer’s creed,
Let ‘em graze on the plains, and you’ll fill your need.
When the crops don’t sprout, the cows don’t quit,
If you can’t grow it, graze it, and you’ll make a hit.

(Outro)
If you can’t grow it, graze it, don’t waste your time,
Turn that dirt to beef, you’ll be doin’ just fine.
From dawn’s first light to the evening dew,
If you can’t grow it, graze it… and they’ll do the work for you.
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Hereford is Preferred
Angus Among us
Charolais for the Holidays
Limousin In between
Simmental Cattle call
Brahman Uncommon
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Texas Longhorn no more corn!

 

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If You Can’t Grow It, Graze It – Music and Lyrics by Alan Nafzger

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