Cast in old cast iron that one man could break down I prefer to be on fire than alone I'm a sports hero on the midwest plain A serviceman let go I'm a traveller's best friend Cast in old cast iron Never needing fixing No river leaves a furrow in my yard A sunken prize no woman could breathe to No river leaves a furrow in my yard Cast in old cast iron I prefer to be delivered than to carry anyone I'd rather turn away than drive to New York Not afraid of New York Just afraid of winter Cast in old cast iron Love can be an element Time can be a force Elbow deep in history One man breaking down the iron shell The lock of treasure No river leaves a furrow in my back yard Once I came to her and heard her I heard her say it truly