This is an adaptation of the very well travelled Gospel Plow. Mahalia Jackson sings an incredibly powerful version of this called Keep your hand on the plow. We have adapted it away from the religious message and instead sing of the lessons to be learned from our past.
Keep Your Hand On The Plough
Keep your hand on the plough
Your mare is steady and she's pulling on now
Keep your hand on the plough, hold right on
Her eyes are low and she's pressing on
She'll lead you downhill if you give the run
Keep your hand on the plough, hold right on
Hold on, Hold on, Keep your hand on the plough, Hold right on
She's a wilful mare if you keep her in tight
Remember years past keep your line in sight
Keep your hand on the plough, hold right on
Looking back at the land that we've turned
The furrows aren't straight and there's lessons to learn
Keep your hand on the plough, hold right on
Hold on, Hold on, Keep your hand on the plough, Hold right on
In this ancient field that we plough every year
There's seeds to be sowed and a mare to be steered
Keep your hand on the plough, hold right on
You're on your own but your back is strong
Keep your hand steady keep her pulling along
Keep your hand on the plough, hold right on
Hold on, Hold on, Keep your hand on the plough, Hold right on
Jimmy Aldridge