Reuben James

Reuben James, in my song you'll live again In the phrases that I write In the footsteps out of sight For the time that I knew you, Reuben James. Refrain: Reuben James, use to walk the furred fields of my mind Faded shirt and weathered brow Calloused hands upon the plow Loved you then and I loved you now, Reuben James. 2. Reuben James, all the folks around Madson County cursed your name Just a no-count share cropping colored man Steal anything he can Everybody layed the blame on Reuben James. Refrain: 3. Reuben James, with your mind on the soul And the Bible in your right hand So turn the other cheek, there's a better World waiting for the meek In my mind these words remain from Reuben James. Refrain: 4. Reuben James, one dark cloudy day they Brought you from the field Until your lonely pine box came Just the preacher me and the rain Just to sing one last refrain for Reuben James. Refrain: