The Son Of Hickory Holler’s Tramp

[Chorus]
Oh the path was deep and wide from the footsteps leading to our cabin
Above the door there burned a scarlet lamp
And late at night a hand would knock and there would stand a stranger
Yes I'm the son of Hickory Holler's tramp

[Verse 1]
The corn was dry and the weeds were high when daddy took to drinkin'
And him and Lucy Walker, they took up and run away
Mama cried a tear and then she promised 14 children
I swear you'll never see a hungry day
When mama sacrificed her pride the neighbors started talking
But I was much too young to understand the things they said
The things that mattered most of all was mama's chicken dumplings
And a goodnight kiss before we went to bed

[Chorus]
Oh the path was deep and wide from the footsteps leading to our cabin
Above the door there burned a scarlet lamp
And late at night a hand would knock and there would stand a stranger
Yes I'm the son of Hickory Holler's tramp
Yes I'm the son of Hickory Holler's tramp

[Verse 2]
When daddy left and destitution came upon our family
Not one neighbor volunteered to give a helping hand
So let 'em gossip all they want
She loved us and she raised us
The proof is standing here, a full grown man
Last summer mama passed away and left the ones who loved her
Each and everyone more than grateful for their birth
Each Sunday she receives a fresh bouquet of 14 roses
And a card that says the greatest mom on Earth

[Chorus]
Oh the path was deep and wide from the footsteps leading to our cabin
Above the door there burned a scarlet lamp
And late at night a hand would knock and there would stand a stranger
Yes I'm the son of Hickory Holler's tramp
Yes I'm the son of Hickory Holler's tramp