We ploughed this field with a red mule He would rake and we would hoe

Clear away the rocks and weeds Plant the seeds and watch them grow

Tend the crops until they've blossomed See the corn, yellow and tall

If the summer rains were kindly We'd have a harvest in the fall

You have been my true companion Since the day our love was young

Darling, stand beside me And watch the setting sun

If I die before you do One request I ask you please

Pray Jesus, take my soul Let the harvest go to seed

Oh, I feel like that old mountain Standing lonesome in the sky

Where the cry of a wolf, hungry winds, mournful sigh

High above our little cabin Lay my bones there to rest

Where the wild birds and critters Will make their little nest

You have been my true companion Since the day our love was young

Darling, stand beside me And watch the setting sun

If I die before you do One request I ask you please

Pray Jesus, take my soul Let the harvest go to seed

Oh, who will reap the harvest When it ripens on the vine?

Who will tend the vineyard Who will drink the new wine?

Oh, darling, please remember Let the harvest go to seed

Where the wild birds and critters Will find enough to eat

You have been my true companion Since the day our love was young

Darling, stand beside me And watch the setting sun

If I die before you do One request I ask you please

Pray Jesus, take my soul Let the harvest go to seed

Pray Jesus, take my soul Let the harvest go to seed