Story behind the song
Was asked by a guy in Oklahoma if I could write a song about turkey hunting for a video he was contemplating. This is the result. (The video never was completed to my knowledge).
Lyrics
I love the smell of wild flowers in the Spring.
That time of year when everything turns green.
Turkey season rolls around again.
I'll spend time huntin' with my family and friends.
Turkey huntin' - it's that time of year.
That longbeard gobble is music to my ears.
Into the woods with a shotgun or bow.
Load up the truck, Y'all, come on let's go.
I hear those turkeys comin' off the roost.
My hands are shakin' but I gotta stay loose.
I try to hide sittin' back in the brush.
I call - they gobble, Oh man, what a rush.
Turkey huntin' - it's that time of year.
That longbeard gobble is music to my ears.
Into the woods with a shotgun or bow.
Load up the truck, Y'all, come on let's go.
Set up my decoys with two hens and a jake.
Waitin' for ol' Tom to make a mistake.
Struttin' 'round, showin' off his stuff.
Must be my passion 'cause I can't get enough.
Turkey huntin' - it's that time of year.
That longbeard gobble is music to my ears.
Into the woods with a shotgun or bow.
Load up the truck, Y'all, come on let's go.
We'll hunt 'em hard come rain, shine, or snow.
We're turkey huntin', Y'all, come on let's go.