40 Years and Done

Lyrics

[Verse] Forty years under the sun, working dawn to dust, Gave my life to this old land, held it down, never fussed. But time has turned these fields to stone, every row I’ve plowed, Now I'm hanging up my boots, no more bending to that crowd. [Verse 2] Saw the boys in the office suits, always talking big, Slick words from the polished mouths, giggling like pigs. But their smiles wore thinner, each and every year, Now they can kiss my grits; I'm done, I made it clear. [Chorus] They can all take it in, a big one, extra large, No more towing their line, no more playing their cards. I'm setting my sights on freedom's hallowed ground, I'm clocking out for good, ain't ever coming back around. [Verse 3] Sunrise to sunset, I've heard their empty lies, Promises of gold and glory, until the well ran dry. But my calloused hands got tougher, as their words grew cold, Now I’m walking out the door, before my spirit’s sold. [Bridge] Let ‘em sit in their marble halls, counting all the cash, While I find peace in simple things, end this lifelong dash. Their kingdoms built on sand, fading with the tide, I’ll take the gravel road, with my pride still by my side. [Chorus] They can all take it in, a big one, extra large, No more towing their line, no more playing their cards. I'm setting my sights on freedom's hallowed ground, I'm clocking out for good, ain't ever coming back around.