The Vineyard Song

Waking up before the sun
Stumblin’ out of bed
Pulling on my hat and boots
Moonlight on my head
Mockingbird up in that Oak tree
Mocks me with his dance
He knows my job is never ending
Ooops, forgot my pants

You gotta prune a little, tie a little
Thin and tuck and wine a little
Grab a cup of joe
There’s work to be done on the vines
You gotta spray a little, pick a little
Poison those damn squirrels a little
Grab a cup of joe
There’s work to be done on the vines

Rev that tractor down the rows
Pull those nets in place
The morning sun comes up and melts
The smile right off your face
Wet bandana round my neck
Canteen on the pole
What’s this underneath my boot?
Another gopher hole

Time to party, check the brix
Harvest day is here
Dump those grapes into their bins
Celebrate another year!
Separate those stems and seeds
Blend a fruity crush
Then do it all again next year
Tell me, what’s the rush?

You gotta prune a little, tie a little
Thin and tuck and wine a little
Grab a cup of joe
There’s work to be done on the vines…………………