Howdy Neighbor
Judy Garland · Other Songs - Judy Garland
Howdy neighbor!
*MEN
Howdy neighbor!
*JANE*
Happy harvest. Get your rocking chairs, for all your cares are over.
Clap your havnds and lick your chaps, your bumper crops are on the climb.
Hey, we're gonna roll in plenty, spend a five or ten or twenty,
And those happy harvest bells are gonna chime.
Remember neighbor when you work for mother nature you
get paid by father time.
Chicks are gonna cackle and every burlap sack'll be
full of taters and tobaccos
And dozens of different good and healthey greens,
and if the weatherman won't upsent us
Mister, you can bet us there'll be lots of crispy lettuce in your jeans
*ALL*
Full of tater! Crispy lettuce!
Fresh tomatoes! Crispy lettuce in your jeans!
*JANE*
Plant them to live and find out just what livin' means
*ALL*
Howdy neighbor!
*JANE*
Howdy neighbor!
*ALL*
Happy harvest!
*JANE*
Happy harvest! May your forty acres soon be fields of clover
*ALL* Yes indeed!
*JANE* Go on puff your corncob pipes and no more gripes and no more groans.
No mortgages or loans and you won't see a trace of
worryin' on the face of Farmer John.
*ALL*
Howdy neighbor!
*JANE*
Howdy neighbor!
*ALL*
Happy harvest!
*JANE*
Happy harvest! Get your rocking chairs for all your cares are over.
*ALL*
Hall-ay-loo!
*JANE*
Clap your hands and lick your chops , your bumper crops are on the climb.
Hey, we're gonna roll in plenty.
Spend a five or ten or twenty and those happy harvest
bells are gonna chime.
Remember, neighbor, when your work for mother nature
you get paid by father time!
Howdy Neighbor
Judy Garland's "Howdy Neighbor" stands as a quintessential example of her mastery over the American songbook, blending traditional folk melodies with her signature operatic vocal style. Recorded during a period where she frequently collaborated with composers to create works that honored the spirit of the Great American Songbook while showcasing her unique interpretive range. The track exemplifies her ability to navigate from gentle, conversational tones to powerful, emotional crescendos, a hallmark of her performances that defined her career. As a staple of her discography, the recording captures the warmth and charm that made her a beloved figure in musical theater and popular music, reflecting the era's appreciation for storytelling through song. Its enduring appeal lies in Garland's nuanced delivery, which transforms a simple tune into a deeply personal and universally resonant experience.