Canton, GAHow Ya Gonna Keep Em Down On The Farm – Don Ferguson
Posted By Smudew on August 3, 2009
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Reuben, Reuben, I’ve been thinking
Said his wifey dear
Now that all is peaceful and calm
The boys will soon be back on the farm
Mister Reuben started winking and slowly rubbed his chin
He pulled his chair up close to mother
And he asked her with a grin
How ya gonna keep ‘em down on the farm
After they’ve seen Paree’
How ya gonna keep ‘em away from Broadway
Jazzin around and paintin’ the town
How ya gonna keep ‘em away from harm, that’s a mystery
They’ll never want to see a rake or plow
And who the deuce can parleyvous a cow?
How ya gonna keep ‘em down on the farm
After they’ve seen Paree’
How ya gonna keep ‘em down on the farm
After they’ve seen Paree’
How ya gonna keep ‘em away from Broadway
Jazzin around and paintin’ the town
How ya gonna keep ‘em away from harm, that’s a mystery
Imagine Reuben when he meets his Pa
He’ll kiss his cheek and holler “OO-LA-LA!
How ya gonna keep ‘em down on the farm
After they’ve seen Paree’?
Dear S&S
I can’t remember HOW I bumped into your website, I was just researcing a topic for my Senior Recital. When I saw this I KNEW my mom had to visit your site. She is in her mid-80’s and was the piano and trumpet section for the hometown band in the BIG CITY (ha ha) of Escalante, Utah. Back in the good ol’ days when the dance hall was THE place to be. This was a HUGE walk down through memory lane for her. That age and those who created that legacy are fastly fading. Few remain that know the tale of music transforming a dull and dreary war beaten generation into a live and vivacious place where laughter and ONE carefree place in the world helped them live the next day. My father was a Major in the Air Force. Thank you for preserving this heritage. I inherited my mother’s piano. Even though I own 3 concert grands, her old piano with the odd WWII construction, is oriceless, and filled with decades…of memories. Thank you!!!!
Carol
Reading this makes my heart smile!
I am glad your mom enjoys the site. Tell her to keep checking back, as I am adding a few new songs every day!
I replied to your slideshow comment in the hiking section…but just in case you missed it – I use Photodex Proshow Producer. Just Google Photodex and you will get there.
Thanks so much for your kind comments!
Deb