In The Short Rows Now

As a lad my family made our living from the land
We worked the fields from sun to sun with tired and calloused hands
My dad would smile as darkness fell, when my head would slowly bow
Aw don’t quit son, we’re almost done, we’re in the short rows now
We’re in the short rows now, we’ll make it through somehow
Aw don’t quit son, we’re almost done, we’re in the short rows now
Many years have come and gone since I’ve worked with Dad
I’ve known hard times, I’ve lived and loved, I’ve seen and I’ve had
I know my days are numbered now, all heaven will allow
Though I’ll endure, I’ll know for sure, I’m in the short rows now
I’m in the short rows now, I’ll make it through somehow
Though I’ll endure, I’ll know for sure, I’m in the short rows now
If you’re listening now my friend, hear the story I tell
Make every day that you have left a day that you live well
Tell those you love just how you feel, for soon you’ll make this vow
Where did it go, all that I know, I’m in the short rows now
I’m in the short rows now, I’ll make it through somehow
Where did it go, all that I know, I’m in the short rows now
I’m in the short rows now, I’ll make it through somehow
I’ve had my fun, my race is run, I’m in the short rows now