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Scarecrow
Words by Douglas Heyes Jr. Listen to the recorded versions and follow the lyric below.
Original Doug Heyes lyrics · AI-generated music & vocals
Standing in a California cornfield, an old scarecrow looks back on travel while discovering wonder in remaining still. He invites a loved one to share the changing seasons, sunset and the intimacy of their small patch of country. As summer fades, affection becomes the enduring promise beneath the landscape's passing light.
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Recorded versions
3 recordings. Different voices and arrangements bring another side of the song into the light.
Female Vocal · 3:03
Scarecrow — Female Vocal — Percussive Soul-Folk Groove
Percussive Soul-Folk Groove
Mixed Vocals · 3:02
Scarecrow — Mixed Vocals — Dub-Reggae Reinterpretation
Dub-Reggae Reinterpretation
Lyrics
Scarecrow
Words by Douglas Heyes Jr
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SCARECROW I'm a Scarecrow in a cornfield Somewhere out in California There really is no limit To the things that I can see If you stand out here a minute You start to hear the Infinite You see the hidden meanings Cause you are living in it I was once a Traveler A lot like you are now The lights ahead bedazzling The nights brighter somehow Like two lovers unraveling Like two stars in the sky Two sparks, a fire is kindling So bright it makes us cry CHORUS: I'm an old Scarecrow, Baby I'm a lot like you Just an old Scarecrow, Baby I know why I do what I do I will be your Scarecrow You can be my Scarecrow too I'm an old Scarecrow, Baby And I'm in love with you It's a mile off the Highway Below the hills of Idyllwild Golden yellow shining my way Take my hand just like a child We can make it there together Make our stand, and with a smile Like the moon shines down forever On our little country mile Shine on gentle Harvest Moon Summer’s over way too soon All the kids go back to class As all things must come to pass But as we fall into September Feel the chill and morning dew Maybe time now to remember This old scarecrow still loves you CHORUS: I'm an old Scarecrow, Baby I'm a lot like you Just an old Scarecrow, Baby I know why I do what I do I'll be your Scarecrow, Baby You can be my Scarecrow too I'm an old Scarecrow, Baby And I'm in love with you Baby, stand right here beside me Take my hand and watch the sun Set beyond the horizon Day is done and night has come Let us spend the night together Out in this old cornfield As we slide into Forever All our Secrets are revealed Lay with me beside the Fire Pray with me, our Hearts’ Desire Set our Souls and Spirits free Together in the Mystery CHORUS: I'm an old Scarecrow, Baby I'm a lot like you Just an old Scarecrow, Baby I know why I do what I do I'll be your Scarecrow, Baby You can be my Scarecrow too I'm an old Scarecrow, Baby And Baby, I'm in Love with You *********
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