Verse 1 In the fields of Hilperton, where the sun rises high A young James Richman worked, with a heart full of pride Born to John and Ann, with a spirit bold and bright He labored from dawn till dusk, with a love that shone like light Verse 2 He met Hannah Rich, and his heart was won Together they built a life, with nine children, one by one They sailed across the ocean, to a new life in the west With a dream of a better future, and a heart that was blessed Chorus Oh, James Richman, a man of the land With a heart of gold, and a spirit grand He worked from dawn till dusk, with a love so true Leaving a legacy, for me and for you Verse 3 He worked in the mills of Putnam, with a determination strong Building a new life for his family, where they could belong He bought a dairy farm, on Richmond Road's gentle slope Where he worked from dawn till dusk, with a love full of hope Chorus Oh, James Richman, a man of the land With a heart of gold, and a spirit grand He worked from dawn till dusk, with a love so true Leaving a legacy, for me and for you Verse 4 Now his life is a memory, a legacy that remains A story of love, of hard work, and of a heart that sustains Hannah by his side, through joys and troubles too Together they built a life, with a love that shone right through Bridge Though his life is over, his legacy lives on A shining example, of a life well-lived, and a love that's strong He may be gone, but he'll never be forgotten His memory will live on, in the hearts of those he's loved and supported Chorus Oh, James Richman, a man of the land With a heart of gold, and a spirit grand He worked from dawn till dusk, with a love so true Leaving a legacy, for me and for you Outro So let's raise our voices, in a tribute to his name A man of the land, with a heart that still remains James Richman, a life well-lived, a legacy that will shine A love that will endure, forever in our hearts and minds.
