The Turkey’s Last Meal
Bale Harrison and the Texas Field Hands
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[Verse 1]
It’s the day before Thanksgiving, and I’m pacing the barn,
Looking at my turkey, thinking, “You’ve got charm.”
Do I give you corn on the cob or the whole dang field?
Your last meal’s gotta shine, gotta have some appeal.
[Chorus]
A turkey’s last meal, what’s a farmer to do?
Do I treat you like a king or just let you chew?
Cornbread or mealworms, or a pumpkin pie?
You’re looking at me funny like you know the reason why.
[Verse 2]
Should I set the table, give you a fancy plate?
Or just let you peck the garden before it’s too late?
A spa day sounds perfect, dust baths for your wings,
Self-care for a turkey—now that’s the finer things.
[Chorus]
A turkey’s last meal, what’s a farmer to do?
Do I treat you like a king or just let you chew?
Cornbread or mealworms, or a pumpkin pie?
You’re looking at me funny like you know the reason why.
[Bridge]
Maybe I’ll play some music, soft gobbles on repeat,
Serve you a feast and call it “Turkey’s Last Retreat.”
The family’s inside waiting, but I’m still out here,
Thinking maybe this year we just do tofu and beer.
[Verse 3]
I let you roam the pasture like a bird in the breeze,
But you keep following me, begging, “More corn, please.”
I’m sentimental, but come tomorrow we’re settin’ the table,
This whole debate ends with you on a plate.
[Chorus]
A turkey’s last meal, what’s a farmer to do?
Do I treat you like a king or just let you chew?
Cornbread or mealworms, or a pumpkin pie?
You’re looking at me funny like you know the reason why.
[Outro]
So here’s to you, my turkey, on this Thanksgiving Eve,
Your last meal’s a mystery, as I wipe my sleeve.
Maybe next year I’ll rethink this whole plan,
But for now, I’m just a sentimental farmer man.
Music and Lyrics by Alan Nafzger
Last Updated on November 18, 2024 by Alan Nafzger