Swamp Wisdom

been stayin in the swamp
long enough to know
that people in the big time
gonna show
you a thing
or two bout livin
in this big ole world
but don't you listen
cause dey don't know
bout livin in the swamp
and the swamp does show
that she surely knows
a thing or two bout
livin and dyin herself
so listen to the swamp
as she calls your name
you'll be better off
never be the same
cause what you don't know
you don't need to know
and that big ole city
ain't got nothin to show
but a hard time for anyone
especially a country boy like me
but the swamp is old
and the swamp is wise
mystically speaking
from the earth and sky
“follow the ancient pathway”
come kick off your shoes
and kick up your heels
sit back a minute cause
there's taters to peel
rest a spell
stay a while
be in no hurry
be quiet and smile
and the swamp may whisper
secrets to your heart
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