Homestead On The Farm

Flatt And Scruggs · Other Songs - Flatt And Scruggs

Well, I wonder how the old folks are at home

I wonder if they'll miss me when I'm gone?

I wonder if they pray for their boy who went away

And left his dear old parents all alone

Now, you can hear the cattle lowing in the lane

You can almost see the fields of bluegrass green

You can almost hear them cry, as they kissed their boy goodbye

I wonder how the old folks are at home?

Just a village and a homestead on the farm

And a mother's love to shield you from all harm

A sweetheart brave and true, the place to love so dear

Just a village and a homestead on the farm

Now, you can hear the cattle lowing in the lane

You can almost see the fields of bluegrass green

You can almost hear them cry, as they kissed their boy goodbye

I wonder how the old folks are at home?

Homestead On The Farm

Flatt and Scruggs' "Homestead On The Farm" stands as a quintessential example of bluegrass storytelling, capturing the quiet dignity of rural life through Dobro and banjo harmonies. Recorded during the height of the group's mid-century prominence, the track exemplifies their signature blend of Appalachian folk roots and polished studio production. The song reflects the era's fascination with pastoral imagery and the resilience of the American countryside, delivered with the group's characteristic vocal interplay and instrumental virtuosity. As a staple of their discography, it remains a defining piece of traditional bluegrass, illustrating how the duo elevated folk narratives into high art while preserving the acoustic textures that defined their sound for generations of listeners.