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Is That Right?Inspired by Linda Plummer, Oakley Kansas
Lyrics: She was born in 1948
She has two boys and five grandkids She worked for our community Football games with baskets of fries |
Mr. Cattle Man
Inspired by Carl Uhrich, Oakley Kansas
Aaron Fowler & the 8th graders at Oakley Middle School
© September 29, 2023 Roomdad Productions
Lyrics:
He was born in ‘42, grew up on a farm
Without electricity there wasn’t any charm
Saturday afternoons they all went into town
He rode bus, number 10, to the houses all a round
Chorus
Hard work is in his blood, he knows no other way
From the suns first morning light till the end of the day
This gentle man knows life’s tough, He’d have it no other way
He’s a hard-working cattle man and he loves it that way.
Drafted into the army where he served his country well
Found the girl in ‘66, back to Oakley they would dwell
Ready mix, construction, then back out to the farm
Started raising cattle with the strength of his arms
A proud German family he knew how to work the land
It’s where he found his calling it’s where he took his stand
Run his farm and cattle drives with his family by his side
And that’s what brings him joy, it’s been his whole life’s
It can be expensive taking care of a wife and kids
These responsibilities are treasures he holds dear.
Working cattle everyday can put you to the test
But out there in the field well you know that you’ve been blessed
Main Street Stories
Inspired by Janet Collins, Oakley Kansas
Aaron Fowler & the 7th graders at Oakley Middle School
© September 29, 2023 Roomdad Productions
Lyrics:
Born in Colby raised in Monument
Always with family always with friends
Loved her teachers and going to school
She was happy and that was the truth
She was happy and that was the truth
Chorus
So many faces on the sidewalks, on the street
Each tells a story, everyone that she meets.
Some speak of sorry, some tell of joy
She speaks a kind word to each one that she greets
Her parents got married in 1948
They taught her to be loving, kind, and great
Her grandparents they lived far away
But they shaped her life is so many ways
They shaped her life in so many ways
Down at the speed way motors were running
An old rusty truck with a broken front door
Driving old pickups on the old country roads
Lots of great stories there’s oh so much more
Lots of great stories there’s oh so much more
She loved her friends and doing their hair
Created hairstyles that many would wear
All of the stories that came from the chairs
The best darn stories from anywhere
The best darn stories from anywhere
All Growed Up
Inspired by Mark Temaat, Oakley Kansa
Aaron Fowler & the 8th graders at Oakley Middle School
© September 29, 2023 Roomdad Productions
Lyrics:
Sometimes you mess around and get in trouble
Teacher said, “Nose on the chalkboard wall”
In the summertime we ride our bikes
Until the lights come on, then we go home.
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Some folks grow up fast, while others grow up slow
Some just seem to never grow up at all
Being All Growed Up is not about your age
Or even if your 10 feet tal
Eighteen years old right out of school
Tryin’ to make his way in this big cruel world
Driving everyday just tryin’ to get paid
Makin’ a new path in his brand-new world.
The Judge has three children, two boys and one girl
His wife’s name is Tara, his one and only pearl
Family always comes first it’s what he did say
In the end it is the only way
Words of advice to keep you “All Growed Up”
Keep smiling and don’t let your anger show
Don’t stay in a bad mood, give it all you’ve got
Help each other even when it’s tough.