A Hundred and Sixty Acres
Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters Lyrics


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I got a hundred and sixty acres in the valley
Got a hundred and sixty acres of the best
Got an old stove there that'll cook three square
And a bunk where I can lay me down to rest.

Up at dawn to greet the sun
I've forgotten what a care or worry means
Head for home when day is done
With my pocket money jinglin' in my jeans.
I've got a hundred and sixty acres full of sunshine
Got a hundred and sixty million stars above
Got an old paint hoss, I'm the guy who's boss
On the hundred and sixty acres that I love!

Up at dawn to greet the sun
I've forgotten what a care or worry means
Head for home when day is done
With my pocket money jinglin' in my jeans.

I've got a hundred and sixty acres full of sunshine
Got a hundred and sixty million stars above
Got an old paint hoss, I'm the guy who's boss
On the hundred and sixty acres that I love!




Got an old paint hoss, I'm the guy who's boss
On the hundred and sixty acres that I love!

Overall Meaning

The song "A Hundred and Sixty Acres" by Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters tells the story of a man who owns a vast expanse of land in the valley, consisting of hundred and sixty acres. Despite the hard work he has to put in every day, he's happy with his lot, and he appreciates his life without any worries. The song talks about the simple joys in life, like waking up at dawn to greet the sun, tending to his land, and returning home with earnings in his pocket.


The song perfectly encapsulates the American Dream, emphasizing the value of hard work and perseverance. The man who owns the land is self-sufficient, contented with his life, and on top of his affairs. The song paints a picture of a man who relishes life's simple pleasures, and the land he owns is the core of his happiness. The song has a spirit of positive energy that renders it unique. It is an excellent reminder to be content with what one has.


Line by Line Meaning

I got a hundred and sixty acres in the valley
I own a vast area of land, measuring exactly a hundred and sixty acres, nestled in the valley.


Got a hundred and sixty acres of the best
I am privileged to own a hundred and sixty acres of the most fertile and prosperous land one can imagine.


Got an old stove there that'll cook three square
I have an aged but perfectly functional stove that can prepare three square meals for me every day.


And a bunk where I can lay me down to rest.
I have a simple bunk bed where I can unwind and take a much-needed rest after a long day of hard work.


Up at dawn to greet the sun
Every day, without fail, I rise before the sun does to welcome its warming rays.


I've forgotten what a care or worry means
Such is the peace and serenity I enjoy on my land that I have long forgotten what care or worry feels like.


Head for home when day is done
Once the long day of labor is over, I return home to take solace in the familiar surroundings of my property.


With my pocket money jinglin' in my jeans.
As I make my way back home, I can hear the sounds of my pocket money jingling in my jeans, signaling a hard day's work well done.


I've got a hundred and sixty acres full of sunshine
My land boasts an abundant supply of sunshine, which nourishes and revitalizes everything that grows on it.


Got a hundred and sixty million stars above
At night, the vast and infinite expanse of the sky above my property is dotted with a hundred and sixty million shining stars.


Got an old paint hoss, I'm the guy who's boss
I own a trusty old painted horse, who is always at my beck and call. While riding him, I am in full control of the situation.


On the hundred and sixty acres that I love!
All these wonderful assets are part of my beloved hundred and sixty acres of land, which I cherish more than anything else.




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@KlineDeere

All these gamers I'm a dairy farmer and I have a small home a 6 month old boy a good wife 70 milking cows and two dogs and 60 odd acres and i love this song i was born in 1993 missed my time but i make the most of it.

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