THE SINGIN' MAN
(Song for Jimmie Huntley)


I know a man who speaks his mind
and I know a man whose right on time
With hair slicked back in his usual way
These are the words he is known to say


He served across the waters for the red, white, and blue
Then he came back home when he was through
Back to Carolina to make his way
And these are the words he is known to say



Raised a little cane along the way
Cause a spirited heart's got something to say
Tellin' Carolina stories and livin' his way
Has made him the man that he is today


Chorus

Won't you stay sweet honey, if you please
Stay sweet mama like a warm mountain breeze
Just stay sweet darlin' if you can
So say the the words of the singin' man
So say the words of the singin' man