Thanks for watching folks!

Love Corb's tunes. A true Canadian treasure, keeping country alive!

Six generations is a long time. I’m a fourth generation dairy farmer and this song really hit hard. Statistics show you’re lucky to make it to 2 generations now a days. I’ve seen too many family business dissolve over the years due to greed.

A true masterpiece. I've listened to this song hundreds of times, and I love and hate how true it is.

Thanks for having Corb Lund on western AF. He's the first musician that made me even give a chance to country music, so let's say if it wasn't for "gothest girl I can" I would never have found western AF

It was years ago now but I was driving my old Chevy S-10 home from a snow removal shift at around 3 in the morning and the CD player in the truck was a little worse for wear. I was exhausted. As I parked in my spot behind the house the Smalls CD I had been listening to skipped twice and ejected itself and the last radio station I was listening to started to play. On CBC2 at 3 in the morning was a live recording of Corb Lund playing in a local studio. I know this is ill-advised but I went inside and got the six pack I bought before work and sat in my truck to listen to the final hour of the performance. Corb played the S Lazy H for his final song and it brought a tear to my eye. Thanks, Corb, for your sincerity and authenticity.

Best real deal Cowboy Tunemaster today.

Was not expecting to see Corb gracing the Western AF channel! Love this dude just as much as I love Colter!

Alberta is proud of this man.

If you’re not shedding a tear and looking skyward by the end of this song, you ain’t human 😭

Can’t give enough thumbs up!!! I get it, I cried my self to sleep nights when I helped build the houses on my grandpa’s farm. A half mile from the house I grew up in. I’m in the East and all 25 -40 head family dairy farms disappeared between 1990 and 2000. Replaced by developments and a few 1000+ cow farms that run the milk pumps 20 hours a day over 3 shifts.

No way they got Corb on Western AF. Freakin' love this guy!

I’m a butcher, not a rancher, but this still hits home. I work with the small family farm kind of places this song is all about. Butchers and ranchers are both being hit hard right now, and this sort of story will only become more and more common the way things are going.

This song tears out my heart. My dad was born on a tiny farm that I spent a lot of time at. I still have nightmares about developers coming in and tearing down the trees. Did a letter-writing campaign to keep them from widening the road that ran past because it would have taken out the giant white pines my grandpa planted when they moved in.

Song hits home. Just sold the family place. Not a spread like Corb sings about, just 10 acres, house and barn. And not generational or maybe it was, 47 years is a long time. Sad to see it go and will never return to it but it filled my life with memories.

You know a man is the real deal when he uses a buckaroo knot.

That story is so common and true. Children fighting over inheritance until it is all ruined and in the hands of rich. Beautiful Melancholy song.

Corb has some great songs. I've always liked Bible on the Dash. Just a dandy tune.

Another one people would like is “This is my Prairie” by Corb. Wonderful tune about similar trials of a land owner

I love the music Corb makes. This song is very near to me. It’s sad to see small agriculture disappearing and the love of that life going away due to the greed of your family.

For those not from the Canadian Prairies verse where he sings that he had to sell "30 sections" he is talking the land survey. I moved to Saskatchewan 2 years ago and I hear this term "sections" a lot from the farmers and now know what it is but never heard the term before I moved here! Common used term here. The whole Prairies were surveyed into one mile by one mile grid and then subdivided into four quarter sections that are half mile by half mile (approx 160 acres I believe). Land is usually bought and sold by farmers by these quarter sections that they call "sections" and when they talk of the land they farm they talk about sections as in "I farm 25 sections" or "25 quarters". A young guy getting into farming might buy his "first section". So when he says he is forced to sell 30 sections it is a significant piece of land and would have been built up by his ancestors (each section being 160 acres). The first settler would have been granted a section to clear and farm generations before so over the years they built up, worked hard and increased their land holdings. The tragedy being that just like that he had to sell it to settle with estranged family. All that passion and hard work gone. Just thought I'd share because I wouldn't have even noticed that verse a couple of years ago or known what a section was.

4th Generation Cow Farmer. Just about to watch it all fade away. He hits the point pretty perfect

Seems like a lot of people are missing the fact we are gonna starve to death if we don’t help are farmers and ranchers stay in business. I was born into the livestock industry raising cattle and helping manage my families business a Livestock Auction Market. After my grandfather passed away we had to sale the stockyard because Dads brother and sisters wanted out or wanted to add more hands to the pot that didn’t contribute anything like the work my Father and I did. So after that we just had our home farm that I could keep about 125 steers on that I’d precondition for larger outfits out west. I couldn’t find any decent land to rent as was once an easy prospect to find. Those farms are all being spit up by the next generation because they have zero interest and don’t have the farming background at all anyway. It’s not easy but it’s rewarding I promise you that.

Ian, Gordo, Gene, Corb and Colter. Canadian allstars!

Well I was born in this valley On this ranch I was raised I learned to lope, rope and dally On the S Lazy H Well the roots of my people They run deep on this place I am sixth generation On the S Lazy H And when it came to the future I never gave it a thought If there were broncs to be broken Endless steers to be caught Well my youth it was carefree For the work was my play And what I loved would always be there On the S Lazy H I had one beloved sister A few years younger than me Before a sole cowboy had kissed her She left for school in the east Me I might have gone to college Might have liked to fly planes But my dad needed help to Run the S Lazy H So I worked there 'long side him Put adult years in this place And I gained appreciation For the lines on his face And when mom had grown older And when dad passed away It fell to me to look after The S Lazy H By now my sister she had married A sharp attorney back east We didn't see eye to eye but I did my best to make peace What did they see when they looked over Over the fence one fine day They saw a whole lot a value In the S Lazy H So after thought and assessment The court awarded them half And no cow / calf operation Carries that kind of cash Well I worked through the numbers Worked them every which way Yeah I went through the numbers Oh and boys I'm afraid I had to sell twenty sections Of the S Lazy H Sometimes right isn't equal Sometimes equal's not fair There will soon be rows of houses On that ridge over there Many lifetimes of labour Will be all but erased So shed a tear and look skyward God help the S lazy H The last few years were a struggle But I gave it my best And I tried to go forward On the land that was left Well I have lived with the sorrow And I will die with the shame For now the bank owns what's left of The S Lazy H

This song always makes a knot in my throat

My family ranch was taken over by: Yellowstone National Park-ing lot, and the gold rush in/near Jardine MT … in case you guys were wunder -in 🎅🏾

Excellent song. Really hits home.

I don't know why I'm amazed that the Canadian Cowboy and the Texas Cowboy have the same hearts and loves... your songs always speak tomes to me. (Edited for spelling- stupid autocorrect)

Shed more than a few for that place. We have about 190 acres which is big around these parts. I went off to college and became a teacher and I'm working double time to learn the ropes to take over when dad's too old for it.

Greetings from the Scottish Highlands. I only came across Corb a few years ago on KZfaq. Love his work.

Live and livin don’t equal. What takes a man a lifetime to accomplish another man can take in an instant. Songs like this remind me of that. We wonder why people just breath there last breath and throw there hands up. We as a people have failed to correct the balance in this country and we as a people are paying for it dearly. There is still hope but someone will half to get there hands dirty again. We have become a society of weak lazy non-caring people. It has to stop! There is a day of reckoning coming. Which side of the fence are you standing on!

Another spectacular western song. Reality writes the best music.

Lord help the little guy. We're still hanging on.

Been listening to Corb for years. Love his music and his Cows around song is the best.

Classic Corb!!! 👌🏻 If anyone out there has not been to see Corb Lund live, go!!!! Sooo good!!! The Starlight in Edmonton was Fantastic!!!

Wow I've been listening to Western Af for quite a while this has been one of the most powerful tunes that I've ever heard in a while

This song makes me choke up everytime.

I love horses soldiers by him

only knew the name before this. vocals are are true and effortless, a pleasure to listen. thanks for posting, WAF.

Yes thank you western af and corb this song hits just right

This hits home :( (Indiana farmer's daughter)

seen you play in casper not too long ago! you put on a good show! love your music man🤟

First song I ever heard of corbs, was back in 2015/2016 on ' my playlist ' CBC radio. Normally I'm annoyed by that show. But this song caught my eye. I grew up amongst farmers, as a son of white collar folks.

Hard truths. Great tune.

Love your work , Corb , but shed a tear when got tattooed .

Corb never disappoints! Every song of his is Western AF worthy.

This song is a blessing beyond your wildest imagination, I just know it. Thank you, thank you, thank you ❤️ the sadness of it is weirdly healing in a way that helps to cope with the ever impending doom before us and many others of sad times to come and have already passed. Thank you ✝️

Love Corb!! Saw him the first time when I was 14 when he played with The Smalls at the MHC.

Corb Lund is the man!

One of my fave songs by Corb Lund.

I'm still getting down from the mountains

Always keep an edge on your knife, son.

Definitely check out Horse Soldier

Corb looks like a pilot but let's all be happy he chose Troubador.

Such a sad song

This song was featured on KXCI 91.3 in Tucson

my fav song of his by far

Just saw this live a few days back and it brought tears to the eyes of many. Keep doing what you do.

Ya know, my family had a 5 thousand acre cattle ranch from 1850 to 1995. The estate was never put in trust and when my great grandfather died, the taxes were too much and a lower 500 acres were sold to cover it. Then my grandpas brother wanted a payout for the larger section and all was lost. These things are never pretty. An uncle told my cousin when she moved away that she could move all she wanted, but she would have to forfeit any interest in their farm ahead of time to avoid this exact situation.

Corb is Great!.. He always has cows around!

It's great to see two artist(s) you love collide thanks westernaf!

One of my favourite Corb Lund songs!

Just amazingly good. ❤️

Fell real original ....beautiful song like it a lot ! Thanks man !

Such an amazing song.

OUTSTANDING! A TRUE BARD!

Such a beautiful song.

Excellent, authentic song and performance!

Love his songs

good music sir keep making it the world needs it

I’m not crying you are crying

Keep it up I'm digging it!

Awesome...

I have the same hat! A little more worn out. Great job!

A True Country Musician and Old Soul Cowboy , Semper Fidelis Oorah Carry & Beyond may you always have Music and Prosperity 💯💯❤️💯💯‼️‼️

Beautiful

Make sure you have a last will and testament that reflects your wishes and what is best for your family.

What a legend.

Good song!

Quality human being right there

And a good name! Corb E.

Tearjerker great audio

First time hearing him. Immediately got an "Ian Tyson" vibe from him. (That's high praise from the Raccoon.) A lot to hang your hat on, young man! 🤠

Love it! Ain’t it the truth?

I'd like to do some pickin with Corb. If you see this, hollar buddy

Hoooooly crap, how sad and beautiful x

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Just watched your movie!! Good film you should do more screen time

Nice hat

Damn

Great you got him debuting on your channel! Wonderful recording. Chords and lyrics below folks. Have fun! Standard tuning, Capo on 5 Verses G C G / G Am D / G C G / G Bm C D G Interludes C Am G D G C G [Verse 1] Well I was born in this valley, on this ranch, I was raised I learned to lope, rope and dally, on the S lazy H Well the roots of my people, they run deep on this place I am sixth generation on the S lazy H [Verse 2] When it came to the future, I never gave it a thought If there were broncs to be broken, endless steers to be caught Well my youth, it was carefree, for the work was my play And what I loved would always be there on the S lazy H [Verse 3] I had one beloved sister a few years younger than me Before a sole cowboy had kissed her, she left for school in the East Me I might have gone to college, might have liked to fly planes But my dad, he needed help to run the S lazy H [Verse 4] So I worked there long-side him, put adult years in this place And I gained appreciation, for the lines on his face And when mom had grown older, and when dad passed away It fell to me to look after the S lazy H [Interlude] [Verse 5] By now my sister she had married a sharp attorney back East We didn’t see eye to eye but, I did my best to make peace What did they see when they looked over, over the fence one fine day They saw a whole lot of value in the S lazy H [Verse 6] So after thought and assessment, the court awarded them half And no cow-calf operation carries that kind of cash Well I worked through the numbers, worked them every which way Yeah I went through the numbers, oh and boys I’m afraid I had to sell thirty sections of the S lazy H [Verse 7] Sometimes right isn’t equal, sometimes equal’s not fair There will soon be rows of houses on that ridge over there Many lifetimes of labor will be all but erased So shed a tear and look skyward, God help the S lazy H [Interlude] [Verse 8] The last few years were a struggle, but I gave it my best And I tried to go forward on the land that was left I have lived with the sorrow and I will die with the shame For now the bank owns what’s left of the S lazy H

..like style tho 🍿🐯

I’m not crying, you’re crying

Hey @corb Lund Howdy! It’s been a while… I have our interview in .mp3 format if you want it. Sorry, I forgot.

From northern Maine, farm after farm I seen go down after the elder passed and the grandchildren would just sell everything off. Sickened me.

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I lived this.... My great grandmothers place is all that's left... It's up for sale so more assholes from Dallas can build cabins ... Almost two hundred years of Ranching gone to build more Cabin's.

Oh wow, now I’m having me a cry. My family just sold much of our property, though as Mr. Lund says, it’s not really a true story for my situation either. In our case my generation has not worked the land at all, and my mother and her siblings leased it to energy development as well as to active operators. Ultimately the disagreement between the siblings made it easier to sell than to manage. The sale was to a local ag operator, so it won’t be turned into housing. Lol we didn’t own 30 sections either. All this to say there were threads to relate to in this song, and even though Ag’s cultural influence FAR outweighs its economic impact in WY, it doesn’t take away the fact the current legal system for conservation and land management is built around the assumption that the ranches would always be there, and conservation of these spaces relies on the few left still doing it to be good stewards of the water and land. This is pressure that grows harder to bear as time passes. It also doesn’t take away my time on that property as a child and young adult, looking out over the wheat and prairie and soaking it all in. Ultimately I am glad it has been dealt with and that the family was able to make some money off the sale, my parents bought long term care insurance with the proceeds, which is some peace of mind for them and my sister and I. Support your local conservation association

This song sounds like Idaho were people keep putting house on good farm lands it’s said to see the land turn into houses 😢😢😢