A creative
collaboration inspired by midwest scenery and serenity.
More than ever before, a deeper sensory experience awaits readers. Jefferson City Magazine introduces “Life on the Farm,” a brand-new song by local songwriter Brandon Matthews of Murphy’s Ford. Hit the play button before looking through the local farm tour on the following page and enjoy hearing this song first, proudly brought to you
by Jefferson City Magazine and Murphy’s Ford.
Jefferson City Magazine would like to give special thanks to Christine West and Norm and Beth Stucky for sparking a beautiful connection of the arts through photography, songwriting, and graphic design.
It was nothin’ but a piece of dirt
When they fell in love and got to work
Another board another nail
Fixin’ fences and stackin’ bales
Every ounce of heart and soul
They put in it they got back gold
Somethin’ to the beauty of this place
Brings a tear to your eye and
a smile to your face
Front porch sittin’ in a rockin’ chair
Fresh cut grass in the summer air
Turnin’ up dirt all day in the fields
Gettin’ in late to a home cooked meal
Sun sinks down while the coyotes cry
Catfish tuggin’ on a willow line
Sometimes after a real good rain
Arrowheads wash up on the river bank
Sweet serenity is never far
Doin’ life on the farm
Listen to the whisper in the trees
Watch an eagle floatin’ on the breeze
Slow your mind and just take it in
Pretty soon this world starts makin’ sense
Front porch sittin’ in a rockin’ chair
Fresh cut grass in the summer air
Turnin’ up dirt all day in the fields
Gettin’ in late to a home cooked meal
Sun sinks down while the coyotes cry
Catfish tuggin’ on a willow line
Sometimes after a real good rain
Arrowheads wash up on the river bank
Sweet serenity is never far
Doin’ life on the farm
Listen to the whisper in the trees
Watch an eagle floatin’ on the breeze
Slow your mind and just take it in
Pretty soon this world starts makin’ sense
Front porch sittin’ in a rockin’ chair
Fresh cut grass in the summer air
Turnin’ up dirt all day in the fields
Gettin’ in late to a home cooked meal
Sun sinks down while the coyotes cry
Catfish tuggin’ on a willow line
Sometimes after a real good rain
Arrowheads wash up on the river bank
Sweet serenity is never far
Doin’ life on the farm
