Oh, the path was deep and wide
From footsteps leading to our cabin
Above the door there burned a scarlet lamp
And late at night a hand would knock
And there would stand a stranger
Yes, Im the son of Hickory Hollers tramp
The corn was dry and the weeds were high,
When daddy took to drinking
Him and Lucy Walker, they took up and ran away
Momma cryed a tear and promised fourteen children
I swear you'll never see a hungry day
When Momma sacrificed her pride
The neighbours started talking
But I was much too young
To understand the things they said
The Things what matter's most of all
Was Mommas chicken dumplings
And a goodnight kiss
Before we went to bed
Oh, the path was deep and wide
From footsteps leading to our cabin
Above the door there burned a scarlet lamp
And late at night a hand would knock
And there would stand a stranger
Yes, Im the son of Hickory Hollers tramp
When Daddy left and destitution
Came upon our family
Not one neighbour volunteered
To give a helping hand
So let em gossip all they want
She loved us, and she raised us
The proof is standing here
A full grown man
Last summer Momma passed away
And left the ones who loved her
Each and every one is
More than grateful for their birth
Each Sunday she receives
A big bouquet of fourteen roses
With a card that reads
The Greatest Mom on Earth
Oh, the path was deep and wide
From footsteps leading to our cabin
Above the door there burned a scarlet lamp
And late at night a hand would knock
And there would stand a stranger
Yes, Im the son of Hickory Hollers tramp
Yeah, Im the son of Hickory Hollers tramp
From footsteps leading to our cabin
Above the door there burned a scarlet lamp
And late at night a hand would knock
And there would stand a stranger
Yes, Im the son of Hickory Hollers tramp
The corn was dry and the weeds were high,
When daddy took to drinking
Him and Lucy Walker, they took up and ran away
Momma cryed a tear and promised fourteen children
I swear you'll never see a hungry day
When Momma sacrificed her pride
The neighbours started talking
But I was much too young
To understand the things they said
The Things what matter's most of all
Was Mommas chicken dumplings
And a goodnight kiss
Before we went to bed
Oh, the path was deep and wide
From footsteps leading to our cabin
Above the door there burned a scarlet lamp
And late at night a hand would knock
And there would stand a stranger
Yes, Im the son of Hickory Hollers tramp
When Daddy left and destitution
Came upon our family
Not one neighbour volunteered
To give a helping hand
So let em gossip all they want
She loved us, and she raised us
The proof is standing here
A full grown man
Last summer Momma passed away
And left the ones who loved her
Each and every one is
More than grateful for their birth
Each Sunday she receives
A big bouquet of fourteen roses
With a card that reads
The Greatest Mom on Earth
Oh, the path was deep and wide
From footsteps leading to our cabin
Above the door there burned a scarlet lamp
And late at night a hand would knock
And there would stand a stranger
Yes, Im the son of Hickory Hollers tramp
Yeah, Im the son of Hickory Hollers tramp