The Legend of Jack the Raccoon (Bluegrass)

“The Legend of Jack the Raccoon”
© 2024 Thomas Gantz / Gantaro Music (ASCAP)
[Intro]
[Spoken: Male voice with a southern accent]
“Let me tell y’all a tale ‘bout a raccoon named Jack, the wisest critter in these parts. His stories, well, they ain’t like any other…”
[Instrumental: Fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and double bass]
[Verse 1]
In a town by the river, lived a critter named Jack
A wisecracking raccoon, always dressed in black
He’d wander into town with a hat upon his head
Telling tales of adventure from the woods to the homestead
[Chorus]
Oh, Jack the talking critter, with stories so grand
He’d make you laugh and wonder, as he’d shake your hand
From hidden trails to the rustling leaves
Jack the raccoon’s tales would put your mind at ease
[Verse 2]
One day he told a story ’bout a fox so sly
Outsmarting a villain with a gleam in his eye
The wolf tried to trick, but the fox turned the tale
Saving all the forest with his wit, sharp as a nail
[Chorus]
Oh, Jack the talking critter, with stories so grand
He’d make you laugh and wonder, as he’d shake your hand
From hidden trails to the rustling leaves
Jack the raccoon’s tales would put your mind at ease
[Verse 3]
He spoke of a turtle with a shell for a boat
Sailing with mice, keeping hope afloat
To find herbs for medicine, to cure a friend in need
With leaves as sails, they succeeded in their deed
[Chorus]
Oh, Jack the talking critter, with stories so grand
He’d make you laugh and wonder, as he’d shake your hand
From hidden trails to the rustling leaves
Jack the raccoon’s tales would put your mind at ease
[Verse 4]
Then there was the tale of an owl so wise
Revealing truths that opened folks’ eyes
“Life’s not about speed, but the wisdom we find
In the quiet moments, where heart and mind align”
[Chorus]
Oh, Jack the talking critter, with stories so grand
He’d make you laugh and wonder, as he’d shake your hand
From hidden trails to the rustling leaves
Jack the raccoon’s tales would put your mind at ease
[Bridge]
Now every night by the campfire, folks still gather ’round
To hear the tales of Jack, the wisest critter they’ve found
With his hat tipped low and his stories flying high
Jack the raccoon’s legends will never, ever die
[Chorus]
Oh, Jack the talking critter, with stories so grand
He’d make you laugh and wonder, as he’d shake your hand
From hidden trails to the rustling leaves
Jack the raccoon’s tales would put your mind at ease
[Outro]
So here’s to Jack, the raccoon, may his stories live on
In the hearts of the folks who’ve heard his clever songs
With fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and bass so true
We sing of Jack’s tall tales, forever tried and true
#Bluegrass #Storytelling #JackTheRaccoon #FolkTales #CampfireSongs #WhimsicalTunes

[@TinyDragonsFlight]

This is my favorite of your songs right now! Great lyrics, awesome melody. Wonderful! ❤

[@Ggantaro]

Really? Cool. I'm glad you liked it. I mainly make Bluegrass songs for my Dad. :-)

[@nikolamilinovic1230]

I wanna see carton based on this song now😀

[@Ggantaro]

Heh. Heh. I hope soon, there will be tools I can use to create such a cartoon based on this. Thanks. :-)

[@nikolamilinovic1230]

@@Ggantaro Can't wait😁