Got my boots in the dirt, but my back feels fine Ain’t crawlin’ 'round on the ground this time Built me some boxes out behind the shed Raised ‘em up waist-high instead No more fightin’ roots and clay No more achin’ at the end of the day Just a little sunshine, water, and seed Got stuff growin’ just how I need Got my garden waist-high - it’s growin’ so good Best little patch in the neighborhood Tomatoes red and the squash growin’ fine Potatoes in the ground and Beans on a vine Peppers, onions, cucumbers too Fresh herbs risin’ in the morning dew Ain’t gotta bend and I don’t gotta toil Just pullin’ veggies right outta the soil Neighbor walked over sayin’, “Boy that’s smart” “Yep! - This old setup changed my heart” No tillin’ hard ground in the summer heat No stiff old knees when I plant my beets Just standin’ tall with a happy grin Watchin’ supper grow again and again Got my garden waist-high - it’s growin’ so good Best little patch in the neighborhood Tomatoes red and the squash growin’ fine Potatoes in the ground and Beans on a vine Peppers, onions, cucumbers too Fresh herbs risin’ in the morning dew Ain’t gotta bend and I don’t gotta toil Just pullin’ food right outta the soil Yeah my garden's waist-high and feedin’ us right Fresh green rows in the evenin’ light Okra fryin’ and potatoes stacked Never thought I’d have a harvest like that From springtime rain to the autumn sky A little hard work in beds waist-high Got thankful hands and a peaceful soul And a backyard garden keepin’ us whole Ain’t gotta bend and I don’t gotta toil Just pull my food right outta the soil Pass me another tomato off that vine…
