REUBEN JAMES
Kenny Rogers
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Reuben James, in my song you'll live again
In the phrases that I write
In the footsteps out of sight
For the time that I knew you, Reuben James

Reuben James, all the folks around
Midson County cursed your name
Just a no count share cropping colored man
Steal anything he can
Everybody layed the blame on Reuben James

Reuben James, used to walk the furred fields of my mind
Faded shirt and weathered brow
Callosed hands upon the plow
Loved you then and I love you now, Reuben James

Reuben James, with your mind on the soul
And the Bible in your right hand
So turn the other cheek, there's a better
World waiting for the meek
In my mind these words remain from Reuben James

Reuben James, used to walk the furred fields of my mind
Faded shirt and weathered brow
Callosed hands upon the plow
Loved you then and I love you now, Reuben James

Reuben James, one dark cloudy day they
Brought you from the field
Until your lonely pine box came
Just the preacher me and the rain
Just to sing one last refrain for Reuben James

Reuben James, used to walk the furred fields of my mind
Faded shirt and weathered brow
Callosed hands upon the plow
Loved you then and I love you now, Reuben James