The rooster crows and he knows He's tired as hell and it shows He sees in his own shadow Hanging guard over all he owes Harvest time is drawing near Clear the fields, there's wool to shear Hope for a damn good harvest Hanging guard over all that's dear Tennessee Cross to bear, it's on me The shadow crosses the rows He's a scare to all them crows Still they circle as the wind blows He's on guard over all that he owes Tennessee Cross to bear, it's on me Tennessee Cross to bear, it's on me This home is cold and he should've known This really wasn't her dream Sweet prairie girl, wild as the tornado whirls Just wanted to see, she just wanted to see More of the world But how could he up and leave This land passed down from his family While he's pulling those ends to meet He can feel nails through his feet Tennessee Cross to bear, it's on me Tennessee Cross to bear, it's on me Tennessee Cross to bear, it's on me Tennessee Cross to bear, it's on me