I woke up this mornin'
Hot sun risin' in the east
Led out into the cornfield
In my heart there is no peace
Each day I sing to the crows
Stay away from my yield
And them there crows caw back
We hungry too sister, we need a meal
Them stalks stand tall,
Looking like soldiers in a row
I gotta work this land all day
Where the sweet corn seeds grow
Bending low, hands in the soil
Feel them roots runnin' so deep
Thankin' the earth for providin' for me
And for all the promises it keeps
Cornbread on the table
I got me corn whiskey in my cup,
This land, my kin and I sing
Thank you, Lord, for fillin' me up
Always tendin' to the soil
Praying the crop don't fail
Hands calloused and worn
Forever dirt under my nails
When the harvest comes
I'll gather those golden ears,
Husk 'em down, shuck 'em clean,
Then I'll have nothin' left to fear
Cornbread on the table
I got me corn whiskey in my cup,
This land, my kin and I sing
Thank you, Lord, for fillin' me up