[Lyric] Arkansas Traveler The Arkansas Fiddler (Double Take (Folk))

[Verse 1]
He gave us a present, made with memories
Of the times we remember, growing up with our dreams
Didn't have much education, but still he knew
How to love his family, and just what to do

[Chorus]
Well, he'd sing us a song about the Arkansas Traveler
That farmer's story that came from the fiddler
Think back to the good times and all those melodies
And think about riding on your granddaddy’s knees

[Verse 2]
A man, a farmer, his body was strong
His honesty so real, he never did no one wrong
Well he taught by his actions, his words were true
And his love was seen, by what he would do

[Chorus]
Well, he'd sing us a song about the Arkansas Traveler
That farmer's story that came from the fiddler
Think back to the good times and all those melodies
And think about riding on your granddaddy’s knees
[Verse 3]
Oh, his life had some hard times, it was dampened with rain
But he kept the spirit, through even the pain
His faith unyielding, in God he knew
His prayers would be answered, and he'd do what he'd do

[Chorus]
Well, he'd sing us a song about the Arkansas Traveler
That farmer's story that sprang from his bow
Think back to the good times and all those memories
And think about riding on your granddaddy’s knees

[Skit: Oral Sutton (city slicker, old farmer)]
"How far is Little Rock, old man?"
"Well sir, I don't know nothing about Little Rock, but there's a great big rock down there in the corner of my field."
[Instrumental]
"Why don't you play the rest of that tune, old man?"
"Well sir, I don't reckon there ever was a fella who could play all that tune."
"Well, give me the fiddle, I believe I can play that."