Lyrics

[Verse]
Little Ray stands at the sand pit, movin' dirt around,
Tryin' his best on the loaders, head always in the clouds.
The old John Deere's runnin' strong, can take the bumps and bruises,
But ol' Juke can run the loader better, it's Ray who often loses.

[Verse 2]
Been through three machines this year, the sand pit's doin' fine,
Ray's still learnin' the rhythm, trying to find his time.
He watches Juke with envy, how he handles that steel beast,
But Ray keeps on tryin', his grit will never cease.

[Chorus]
Oh, Little Ray at the sand pit, makin' work his art,
With each load he’s liftin', he's buildin' up his heart.
Though the loaders fall apart, and the hours take their toll,
Ray's diggin' up a future, with every shovelful.

[Verse 3]
John Deere's green and steady, through thick and thin it's been,
Taken every hit and nick, still pushes through again.
Ray knows he ain’t perfect, but he's got the guts to stay,
Workin' harder every sunrise, makin' progress day by day.

[Chorus]
Oh, Little Ray at the sand pit, makin' work his art,
With each load he’s liftin', he's buildin' up his heart.
Though the loaders fall apart, and the hours take their toll,
Ray's diggin' up a future, with every shovelful.

[Verse 4]
Juke gives a nod to Ray, a thumbs-up in the air,
Says, "Kid you're gettin' better, just keep your focus there."
Ray smiles and grabs the lever, the engine starts to roar,
For every loader that he wrecks, he's ready to restore.