THE MOUNTAIN MAN

Original lyrics by Stan Countz

Whether down on his luck or livin' high on the hog
He loved his ol' truck and he cut his own logs
He hated the traffic, the noise and the smog
But enjoyed the chase and the barkin' of dogs

Whether livin' in town or down in the dumps
He was a mountain man and he took his lumps
He paid his dues and he paid at the pumps
He trusted his friends and busted his hump

It may be hard for you and me to understand
But he loved the trees and he loved the land
Looked like Captain Hook but he was really Peter Pan
You see, in my book, he was a real mountain man

He didn't pull no punches
He told you where he stands
There ain't no 'free lunches"
He paid no heed to brands

It may be hard for you and me to understand
But he loved the trees and he loved the land
Looked like Captain Hook, but he was really Peter Pan
You see, in my book, he was a real mountain man