What can I say, I've been here for most of my days
All that I am, is a farmer in love with this land
It's the first and only thing I learned to do
Now I'm lost and lonely going somewhere new
It isn't by choice, and I've cried at the top of my voice
Just leave me here, I can manage the pain and the fear
Give me one more season, one trip around the sun
Tell me one good reason why it can't be done
It hurts to admit it, but there comes a time
To lay it all down and move on
You might not see it, it comes from behind
Whether you're ready or not
Out in these fields, I've spent my whole life
Staring up at these Tennessee skies
So goodbye, Viola
Viola, goodbye
Maybe there's more, tho there's no way of knowing for sure
Say what you will, in your search for the top of the hill
It's the first and only time I've felt this way
Tho I'm lost and lonely I can finally say
It hurts to admit it, but there comes a time
To lay it all down and move on
You might not see it, it comes from behind
Whether you're ready or not
Out in these fields, I've spent my whole life
Staring up at these Tennessee skies
So goodbye, Viola
Viola, goodbye
Goodbye, Viola
Viola, goodbye