Country Doctor

Country Doctor
by Richard Lawry

Country doctor in a Model T coupe

There is another call he needs to attend

Fog in the holler, wind blowing through
Her baby is sick, what should she do
Send for the doctor, ride through the night
Praying to God it will be alright

Country doctor in a Model T coupe
Motor chugging, there's work to do
Chug-chug chugging
Doctor's coming through

Headlights in the yard, Model T arrives
Black bag in his hand, her spirit revives
There in the doorway, she steps aside and
Mama welcomes the Doctor inside

Country doctor in a Model T coupe

Motor chugging, there's work to do

Chug-chug chugging

Doctor's coming through

Baby has a cough and terrible fever
It's breathing isn't too good either
He listened close to that tiny chest
And promised he would do his best

Country doctor in a Model T coupe

Motor chugging, there's work to do

Chug-chug chugging

Doctor's coming through

Morning comes, sunrise around
The fever broke, the child slept sound
Doctor wrote his note and closed his case
Said, I'll check back soon, I wish you grace

Model T started, bounced round the bend
There is another call Doc needs to attend
Many more miles, back on the road
They're hoping that he won't be slowed

In his Model T coupe
Trusty Model T coupe

Country doctor in a Model T coupe

Motor chugging, there's work to do

Chug-chug chugging

Doctor's coming through

Roll on Model T coupe
The doctor's needed
Make it through
Roll on, roll on
Model T coupe
The doctor's needed
Make it through
In his Model T coupe
Trusty Model T coupe

You can listen to the song as recorded by Faded Chrome at this link