[intro-10 seconds whistling and deep humming] Carved granite stones-welcome Daybreak, at the old family plot… Make sure you Know what it is And also know what it ‘s NOT… know who you’re from, and Decide where you’re going, Know who you’re from and Decide where you are going You can’t do what’s right Without really knowing the dawn asks for silence At daybreak, And hear the whipperwill Singing Out through the fog…. Respect old Pops resting under the hemlock And ponder him here from this old, cedar log…. If the name of his soulmate Beside him, Is said where you HEAR IT Pops asks it be with reverence To honor her beautiful spirit… Remember where you’re from And this is a brand new day, Take time and Help others along life’s way If memories here, can make you sad Just cherish the good and lose all the bad The times he took you hunting And then taught you to fish To live those times over Would sure be his wish The times you stayed overnight And Mam-maw cooked you big meals…. They chased you through the old red barn Ah tripping at your heels… As your early morning visit Ends Remember something fond The grandparents would fix it all for you If they just had a magic wand And you hear the whipper will- Singing Out through the fog Remember old Pops resting under the hemlock And ponder him here from this old, cedar log From the whipper will to the the mockingbird Who sang just like a sparrow The song they sang together Was follow the straight and narrow Yes follow the straight and narrow Then the small birds all got quiet And you feel all alone A giant golden eagle screams and lands on the largest stone You know what’s important And you’ll know what is not When you make a predawn visit To the family plot ….. [ outro-deep humming into 17 seconds of whistling]
