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Clara's Ranch

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[Intro] (Soft fiddle and violin weaving in, building with piano and banjo picking) Out on the golden fields, where the sun meets the sky, A Clydesdale stands tall, with a fire in her eye. [Verse 1] Born on this ranch, dust in my veins, Hooves hittin' the dirt, through the pourin' rain. From dawn 'til the stars light the Texas night, I mend the fences, keep the herd in sight. Strong as the oaks that line the old dirt road, Carryin' the weight, never lettin' it show. Kind words for the weary, a hand to lend, But don't cross me wrong, 'cause I won't bend. [Pre-Chorus] I've got scars from the storms, lessons from the fall, But my spirit's unbroken, standin' proud and tall. Workin' these fields, it's more than just a chore, It's the beat of my heart, forevermore. [Chorus] Oh, big mare's heart, poundin' like a drum, Hardworkin' soul, where the wild winds come from. Kind and patient, with a southern drawl so sweet, Runnin' this ranch, can't be beat. Thick thighs and strength, curves that turn the head, Loyal to the bone, 'til the very end. Big mare's heart, yeah, that's me through and through, Livin' for the land, and maybe for you. [Verse 2] Neighbors call me boss, with a hat tipped low, Generous with the harvest, watchin' it grow. Stubborn as a mule when the goin' gets tough, Overprotective, yeah, I care too much. Blunt with my words, no sugar on top, But my empathy runs deep, it never stops. Alone in the barn, hummin' old tunes, Dreamin' of someone under these harvest moons. [Pre-Chorus] I've faced the droughts, the floods, and the fire, Resilient and optimistic, liftin' us higher. Traditional ways, with a modern twist, This life's my callin', can't resist. [Chorus] Oh, big mare's heart, poundin' like a drum, Hardworkin' soul, where the wild winds come from. Kind and patient, with a southern drawl so sweet, Runnin' this ranch, can't be beat. Thick thighs and strength, curves that turn the head, Loyal to the bone, 'til the very end. Big mare's heart, yeah, that's me through and through, Livin' for the land, and maybe for you. [Bridge] (Dynamic fiddle runs building tension, slowing to a melancholic pause) Sometimes the loneliness creeps in like the night, Yearnin' for arms to hold me tight. But I'll keep on pushin', through the sweat and the tears, For the love of this ranch, chasin' away my fears. One day, maybe you'll join me here, Shar sharin' the load, makin' it clear. [Final Chorus] Oh, big mare's heart, poundin' like a drum, Hardworkin' soul, where the wild winds come from. Kind and patient, with a southern drawl so sweet, Runnin' this ranch, can't be beat. Thick thighs and strength, curves that turn the head, Loyal to the bone, 'til the very end. Big mare's heart, yeah, that's me through and through, Livin' for the land, and maybe for you. [Outro] (Fiddle and violin fading out with piano echoes) Yeah, out on these fields, where the heartbeats align, This big mare's ranch is forever mine... [Final Chorus] (Building back up with full rhythm section for a powerful close) Oh, big mare's heart, poundin' like a drum, Hardworkin' soul, where the wild winds come from. Kind and patient, with a southern drawl so sweet, Runnin' this ranch, can't be beat. Thick thighs and strength, curves that turn the head, Loyal to the bone, 'til the very end. Big mare's heart, yeah, that's me through and through, Livin' for the land, and forever with you.