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Artist/Band: Hank Thompson
Lyrics for Song: Country Bumpkin
Lyrics for Album: Squaws Along The Yukon [2011]



COUNTRY BUMPKIN

(Don Wayne)

« © '74 Tree Publishing »



He walked into the bar and parked his lanky frame upon a tall bar stool

With a long soft southern drawl said I'll just have

a glass of anything that's cool

A barroom girl with wise and knowing eyes slowly looked me up and down

And she said I wonder how on earth that country bumpkin

found his way to town

And she said hello country bumpkin

How's the frost out on the pumpkin

I've seen some sights but man you're somethin'

Where'd you come from country bumpkin

Just a short year later in a bed of joy filled tears and death like pain

Into this wondrous world of many wonders another wonder came

That same woman's face was wrapped up in a raptured

look of love and tenderness As I marveled at the soft

and warm and cuddly boy child feeding at her breast

And she said hello country bumpkin

Fresh as frost out on the pumpkins

I've seen some sights but babe you're somethin'

Mommy loves her country bumpkin

Forty years of hard work later in a simple quiet and peaceful country place

The heavy hand of time had not erased the raptured

wonder from my woman's face

She was lying on her death bed knowing fully well her race was nearly run

But she softly smiled and looked into the sad eyes

of her husband and her son

And I said so long country bumpkins

The frost is gone now from the pumpkins

I've seem some sights and life's been somethin's

See you later country bumpkins see you later country bumpkins


Country Bumpkin

Hank Thompson stands as a defining figure in Western swing, renowned for blending traditional country instrumentation with the energetic rhythms of jazz and big band arrangements. His extensive discography reflects a career dedicated to preserving the authentic sounds of Texas and the broader Southwest. Country Bumpkin exemplifies the playful, narrative-driven songwriting that characterized much of his work during his peak years. The track showcases the tight ensemble playing of his backing group, the Brazos Valley Boys, who provided the essential harmonic and rhythmic foundation for his vocal delivery. This recording captures the lighthearted spirit often found in Thompson's catalog, offering listeners a glimpse into the enduring appeal of his musical style. As a staple of the genre, the song remains a testament to his ability to craft memorable melodies that resonated with audiences across generations.


Album Lyrics: Squaws Along The Yukon [2011]


Hank Thompson
"Squaws Along The Yukon [2011]"


1. Country Bumpkin
2. Humpty Dumpty Heart
3. Lovin' On Back Streets
4. Oklahoma Hills
5. Rednecks, White Socks And Blue Ribbon Beer
6. Squaws Along The Yukon
7. The Wild Side Of Life