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February 13, 2015 · Life In Song 1980's, Running Away Songs, Songs of Transformation, Summer Songs

41 Scarecrow Boy (EOTH CD version)

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About this song:

I first recorded this in back 1982 on my Songs Through A Window LP. Check out that version here: Scarecrow Boy Version 1

This version is from my Eyes On The Horizon CD which I think I recorded in 2009… Not really feeling like I’ve “nailed” it yet, so you might find yet another version at some point…

In the meantime, there is something haunting about this tune. Let me know what you think and how you relate to it. It always surprises and delights me to hear what significance one of my songs has for another set of ears!

Scarecrow Boy

Song # 41 | March 1980 | CD: Eyes On The Horizon

Scarecrow boy,
Walking towards a sunset on a dirt road
In dust covered July
Singing coca-cola commercials
At the blushing, velvet sky,

Tin can,
Kicked by lazy sneakered feet
Conjures up a wild and thirsty tune
Homeless blue eyes drinking in
The colors and the textures of a slanting afternoon

Red tailed hawk,
Floating high on melting air
Takes in every detail on the ground
Will the boy break free this time
Or will he once more, stop and turn around

Railroad whistle,
Gathering like the darkness
Extends it’s invitation to be bold
Pounding feet on gravel bed
Grimy hands reach up and grab a hold

And he is gone with his home upon his back
His destiny is bound in steel track
And he’s a distance dealer, dandelion seed
He’s a jack-knife boy, growing like a weed

Growing like a weed, growing like a weed, growing like a weed…

Oh You runaway boy
Hat pulled down, jaw set firm
Oh you dreamer boy
There’s a lesson you gotta learn
Oh, you mama’s boy
There ain’t no freedom you do not earn

Oh, scarecrow boy
Hobo child
Vagrant soul…
[tuning GGDGBD ]

Copyright 1980-2015 by Mark Shepard. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.
Photo Credit – Copyright: / 123RF Stock Photo

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I loved the song and listened to it 3 times….

Hi Mark, I just had to tell you this. I emailed my 3 granddaughters the song you wrote who are sisters with the youngest being 11 years old, has cerebral palsy and is very smart, is able to talk, very funny, uses a computer, is able to write, now is learning to play drums, emails me ‘Thanks. I do.’ I loved the song and listened to it 3 times.

Gail Russ

Your song was just perfect to start my day…

Mark, your song ‘Freedom (It’s Been  Long Road)’ was just perfect to start my day. I LOVE IT!  Thank you, Thank you.  Blessings to you and much gratitude for your musical gift.

Judy

You write some great songs!

Hi Mark, You write some great songs! I really enjoyed listening to all of them on Spark and Flame. Thank you for all that you do. Keep up the good work! All the best.

Susan

Just awesome…

Your music is taking over my life and it’s awesome!

Eric

They love (your song) and ask to listen to it, ALWAYS.

My name is Cecile. I teach kindergarten at OMSD. I had the pleasure of using your song Together We Can Change The World to help my students make a difference in this wonderful world! They love it and ask to listen to it, ALWAYS.

Cecile Arvizo

Love your lyrics!

Love your music! Love your lyrics!

Robin Bridgeford

Been singing the chorus since the first day I heard it…

I sh*t you not when I say I’ve been singing the chorus to Honest Rock since the first day I heard it. I sing this every single day. Many times a day. Seriously. It’s like a mantra to me. It soothes me:-)

Gene Moore

For me these songs are transformational lessons in self-love…

Dear Mark, THANK YOU for sending *Spark & Flame*!!!! This CD certainly is a compilation of Conscious Love Songs! As I listen I am transported to memory after memory past, present and future, fulfilled and unfulfilled. I was flooded with many different emotions. I cried, laughed, held my breath and also breathed deep heart-centered breaths of connection to the Divine. I feel joy, grief, sadness, compassion, love, awe, freedom, kindness, gratitude and appreciation. For me these songs are transformational lessons in self-love, releasing, acceptance for what was, what is and who I am. Knowing that I am enough and that I am Divinely Loved.

J

I Love listening to all your songs…

Mark, you really are an amazing songwriter! I Love listening to all your songs and sitting in the creative aura they create!

Cheri

Total awesomeness!!!

‘Let’s Run’ is MY FAVORITE so far.. I LOVE THIS ONE.. great job.. total awesomeness!!! I thank Jana Stanfield for introducing me to your gifts. I am grateful.

Merril

Brilliant!

Brilliant! I LOVE seeing the words to all these beloved songs, thanks!

Mary F.

You have put a grown man in tears…

Mark, this song and message really hit home for me today. You have put a grown man in tears. Thank You for what you do. Sometimes I think you sound kind of cheesy, and then others, I think you are a genius, and I’m beginning to realize that you actually care about helping people. So hard to “get out of your own way” sometimes…thanks for the reminder.

Jeremy

Love the “Key To Your Cage” album…

Love the “Key To Your Cage” album. I hear so many different influences and styles woven throughout the songs, really keeps it interesting from start to finish!

Dan Z

Never fails to move me…

Your incredible music never fails to move me. Thank you, Mark.

Paula

Your lyrics embody everything we hold sacred…

Your lyrics embody everything we hold sacred and dear as a faith community.

Gina Sullivan, Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph

Enjoying your songs so much…

Hello Mark. I am enjoying your songs so much! I’d love to see you play live somewhere.

Marianne

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