Much Simpler Days Lyrics

I remember the first time I saw that old mill

In awe of it then, in awe of it still

As I rounded the bend, the building stood tall

Then a great paddle wheel appeared past one wall

On the bank of the creek was perched the great mill

On the bank of the creek it perches there still

I rode on a horse, sack of corn on its back

I left with cornmeal which filled that same sack

Turning the wheel was the task of Clear Creek

I can still see it turn, I can still hear it squeak

In my mind it was a marvelous machine

I never grew tired of watching that scene

I would stand there in wonder as the mighty stones ground

Or watch as the paddle wheel slowly turned round

My horse carried me many times to that place

In my heart that old mill still has its own space

We made many trips but it wasn't a chore

I loved it back then, I love it now more

For years the mill served all the farmers around

With tons and tons of materials ground

Progress and electricity left it behind

Sometimes man's progress can be quite unkind

Though made obsolete by modern day ways

It stands as a tribute to much simpler days

Much simpler days

Much simpler days

Much simpler days

Much simpler days

It still sits there proudly as the creek rushes past

A symbol that back then, they built things to last

I pay it a visit at least once a year

I still get choked up, and perhaps shed a tear

Though made obsolete by modern day ways

It stands as a tribute to much simpler days

There may many things happen that I say never will

But I'll never forget the Fall River Mill

Much simpler days

Much simpler days

Much simpler days

Much simpler days