Sow 'em On the Mountain
The Carter Family Lyrics
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Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
'Cause you're gonna reap just what you sow
If you been a gambler you'd better quit your gambling
If you been a gambler you'd better quit your gambling
If you been a gambler you'd better quit your gambling
'Cause you're gonna reap just what you sow
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
'Cause you're gonna reap just what you sow
If you been a tattler you'd better quit your tattling
If you been a tattler you'd better quit your tattling
If you been a tattler you'd better quit your tattling
'Cause you're gonna reap just what you sow
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
'Cause you're gonna reap just what you sow
If you been a liar you better quit your lying
If you been a liar you better quit your lying
If you been a liar you better quit your lying
'Cause you're gonna reap just what you sow
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
'Cause you're gonna reap just what you sow
The Carter Family's song Sow 'em On the Mountain is a cautionary message about the consequences of one's actions. The song speaks of planting seeds on the mountain and reaping the harvest in the valley. The metaphor is used to suggest that one ought to be mindful of their actions, as they will inevitably lead to consequences. The refrain "sow 'em on the mountain, reap 'em in the valley" is repeated several times throughout the song, driving home the message that one will harvest whatever they sow.
The verses of the song provide specific examples of actions and behaviors that one ought to quit if they wish to avoid negative consequences. Being a gambler, a tattler, and a liar are all behaviors that the song suggests will lead to negative outcomes. The song does not specify what these outcomes may be, but it is clear that they will be unpleasant. The general message of the song is that one must be mindful of their actions and be aware that every action has a consequence.
Overall, the lyrics of Sow 'em On the Mountain can be interpreted as a warning against engaging in negative behaviors. The song suggests that one must be aware that every action has consequences and that they will inevitably reap what they sow.
Line by Line Meaning
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
Plant your seeds in high places and harvest them in low places
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
Plant your seeds in high places and harvest them in low places
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
Plant your seeds in high places and harvest them in low places
'Cause you're gonna reap just what you sow
You will face the consequences of your actions
If you been a gambler you'd better quit your gambling
If you have been taking unnecessary risks in your life, now is the time to stop
If you been a gambler you'd better quit your gambling
If you have been taking unnecessary risks in your life, now is the time to stop
If you been a gambler you'd better quit your gambling
If you have been taking unnecessary risks in your life, now is the time to stop
'Cause you're gonna reap just what you sow
You will face the consequences of your actions
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
Plant your seeds in high places and harvest them in low places
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
Plant your seeds in high places and harvest them in low places
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
Plant your seeds in high places and harvest them in low places
'Cause you're gonna reap just what you sow
You will face the consequences of your actions
If you been a tattler you'd better quit your tattling
If you have been telling tales about others, now is the time to stop
If you been a tattler you'd better quit your tattling
If you have been telling tales about others, now is the time to stop
If you been a tattler you'd better quit your tattling
If you have been telling tales about others, now is the time to stop
'Cause you're gonna reap just what you sow
You will face the consequences of your actions
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
Plant your seeds in high places and harvest them in low places
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
Plant your seeds in high places and harvest them in low places
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
Plant your seeds in high places and harvest them in low places
'Cause you're gonna reap just what you sow
You will face the consequences of your actions
If you been a liar you better quit your lying
If you have been dishonest with others, now is the time to stop
If you been a liar you better quit your lying
If you have been dishonest with others, now is the time to stop
If you been a liar you better quit your lying
If you have been dishonest with others, now is the time to stop
'Cause you're gonna reap just what you sow
You will face the consequences of your actions
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
Plant your seeds in high places and harvest them in low places
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
Plant your seeds in high places and harvest them in low places
Sow 'em on the mountain reap 'em in the valley
Plant your seeds in high places and harvest them in low places
'Cause you're gonna reap just what you sow
You will face the consequences of your actions
Contributed by Jacob M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.