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Some songs tell a story, and then there are songs that make you feel like you’re living that story. “The Farmer’s Daughter” is one of those songs. It’s a tale of hard work, sacrifice, and a longing so deep it seeps into every note. From the very first lines, you can picture the dusty roads, the endless fields, and the back-breaking labor of a hired hand working on a farm—only to find himself falling for the farmer’s daughter.
There’s something heartbreakingly beautiful about this song. It doesn’t just speak to young love; it captures the ache of distance—both the physical and emotional kind. Whether it’s a man missing the girl he had to leave behind or the bittersweet memory of a love that couldn’t quite last, the song lingers long after the music fades.
What makes “The Farmer’s Daughter” so special isn’t just the lyrics, though. It’s the way the melody carries that yearning, how every chord feels like a step back in time. It’s the kind of song that makes you close your eyes and drift into your own memories—whether you’ve lived it or not.
At its heart, this song is about nostalgia. It’s about looking back on something pure and simple, something that might’ve seemed small at the time but, in hindsight, meant everything. And isn’t that the magic of great music? It turns everyday moments into something unforgettable
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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Tonight there’ll be candlelight and roses
In this little country chapel that’s almost falling down
There’ll be tears in this old farmer’s eyes this evening
When I give my one possession to that city boy from town
[Verse 2]
His hair is a little longer than we’re used to
But I guess I should find something good to say
About this man who’s won the farmer’s daughter
And will soon become my son-in-law today
[Verse 3]
Mama left eight years ago December
And it was hard to be a dad and mama too
But somehow we made home of this old farmhouse
And love was all my baby ever knew
[Verse 4]
He could be the richest man in seven counties
And not be good enough to take her hand
But he says he really loves the farmer’s daughter
And I know the farmer’s daughter loves the man