The Big Wu - Young Pioneer Lyrics

Young Pioneer
8 generations - Got a calvary sword from the war of 1812
And a grainy photograph from the civil war
Sittin up on a shelf
Dressed in a uniform is a relative
A man named William Spain
He was just 17, and a veteran -Riding on a westbound train

Riding on a westbound train
Young pioneer came right through this way
Headed out west from Illinois

Worked on a survey crew had a little spot picked out
For him and his little woman
Drivin him crazy when they’re alone
Always wantin’ for to go swimmin’
Too hot for young love to do not
No matter what the moon might say
As hard as it was they never once thought
‘all work no play’

They would wade in the water
Gather her dress above her head
The Young Pioneer came right through this way
Heading out west from Illinois

Built her a house there but
The hard work and winter there was cruel
Keepin his head up and the hammer down
Pulling on a stubborn mule
Bought her a fine dress next thing you know
They’re curling toes on a cold bed sheet
Tea pot getting hot on a stovetop
Makin that steam

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