Tom T. Hall - Faster Horses (The Cowboy and The Poet) video free download
In honor of Tom T. Hall who has recently been selected to receive the Academy of Country Music Poet's Award for 2011, which honors songwriters for outstanding musical and/or lyrical contributions throughout their careers in the field of country music. Congratulations Mr. Hall for this well deserved award.
"Faster Horses (The Cowboy and The Poet)" Full lyrics below,
Vocals: Tom T. Hall
Words & Music: Tom T. Hall
Original Album: Faster Horses (Mercury Records-1976)
Lyrics:
He was an old time cowboy don't you understand
His eyes were sharp as razor blades, his face was leather tan
His toes were pointed inward from a hangin' on a horse
He was an old philosopher of course
He was so thin I swear you could have used him for a whip
He had to drink a beer to keep his britches on his hips
I knew I had to ask him about the mysteries of life
He spit between his boots and he replied
Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey and more money
He smiled and all his teeth were covered with tobacco stains
He said it don't do men no good to pray for peace and rain
Peace and rain is just a way to save prosperity
And buffalo chips is all that means to me
I told him I was a poet, I was lookin' for the truth
I do not care for horses, whiskey, women or the loot
I said I was a writer, my soul was all on fire
He looked at me and he said you are a liar
Son it's
Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey and more money
Well I was disillusioned if I say the least
I grabbed him by the collar and I jerked him to his feet
There was somethin' cold and shiny laying by my head
So I started to believe the things he said
Well my poet days are over and I'm back to bein' me
As I enjoy the peace and comfort of reality
If my boy ever asks me what it is that I have learned I think that I will readily affirm
Son it's
Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey and more money
Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey and more money
Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey and more money
Comments
8 years ago
Pete Thecurious
A good beat to the answers;)I always turn this one up louder."I knew I had to ask himAbout the mysteries of lifeHe spat between his bootsAnd he replied"It's faster horsesYounger womenOlder whiskeyMore money""Read more: Tom T. Hall - Faster Horses Lyrics | MetroLyrics 9 years ago
jack bobrick
"It don't do men no goodTo pray for 'peace or rain'.Peace and rainIs just a way to say prosperity,And Musk'Ox shit is all it means to me" tth9 years ago
melaniew77msn
Today someone asked me what I know, I could not resist the urge to say Faster horses, Younger Women, Older Whiskey and More Money!9 years ago
wade boggs
i love this song good job9 years ago
Rick Wayne
Here is your soundtrack to tonight, inspired by a conversation on Ello about getting older. I'm with Tom's old cowboy.9 years ago
elvis presley
one of the best songs, ever9 years ago
Sebastian Grimaldi
I love all types of music but too ppl that only listen to country do y'all know anymore country songs like this badass one???9 years ago
j Miller
a true legend9 years ago
irwinwilliamson
I remember this song on the radio headin' to the next rodeo!! Great memories!9 years ago
elvis presley
Great stuff. Think he ever listened to Dylan9 years ago
Blair Quinney
No it really IS faster horses, younger women...9 years ago
jimmy page
One of the best songs, ever9 years ago
Lee Smith
I want to bet on those FASTER HORSES.9 years ago
Aron Bright
He knows people well, and that makes the story telling easy.9 years ago
Mel Voss
Five people can't appreciate a good story9 years ago
jace robinson
faster horses/tom t hall, this guy is so country i love it.9 years ago
JIM T
I remember this song as a kid. Now I hear John Prine in that track.10 years ago
