One of many country hits penned by famed musician, poet and raconteur Shel Silverstein, who is perhaps most famous today for his books of silly children’s poetry such as A Light in the Attic and Falling Up. However, Silverstein’s songs have been recorded by such country luminaries as Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Kris Kristofferson, Emmylou Harris, John Prine, Waylon Jennings and even Blake Shelton.