Son, I want you to take me into town.
I don't want to scare the children, but I think my time has finally come around.
Just let me look into my grandson's eyes and hide that I won't see him grown.
Son, I want you to take me into town, so I won't have to go alone.
Son, I want you to take me into town.
I've lived a life without a lot of fuss, see no need to change it now.
The grain don't get a say in how much rain will fall, or how fast the summers fly.
Son, I want you to take me into town, so I won't have to say goodbye.
I'm glad we got the planting done, when autumn comes we'll need another hand.
Just be sure to look them in the eye, and only take a man who really loves the land.
Son, I want you to take me into town.
No need to fill the air with words, just tell your boy he's always made me proud.
And if I start to go, just take a breath and do your best to keep her on the road.
And take me into town, turn around and you make your way back home.