The band has been busy re-writing their songs, and now it was time to pick one.
Larry handed Les a sheet of paper. "What about this one?"
Les looked it over and shook his head. "That one needs to be re-done." Les looked over the songs they've been working on. He gave a sigh. "How about we get some fresh air?" The other two agreed and they left. It was a sunny day, and far too early for them to play. Which was a good thing since they don't have any songs picked yet.
"Sweet Apple Acres?" Jay asked. The other two looked over his shoulder to see a sign. "Should we check it out?"
"I think that's where Applejack lives." Larry said.
Les nodded his head. "Yep, let's go."
The three turned towards where the sign pointed, and began walking. As they passed by the townponies, they were greeted and praised on their performance last night. Les waved back while the other two just kept walking. That was okay, as the ponies just shrugged it off. It wasn't long before they reached their destination, and Applejack greeted them as they walked up the path.
"Howdy!" Said Applejack. "What brings y'all around these parts?"
"We're a little stuck on our next song." Answered Larry. "We were hoping to find something to help us with it."
"And ya came here? Ah'm not sure if you'll find anything, but feel free to look."
"Thanks Applejack." Said Les.
"Not a problem Sugar-cube! Ah gotta get back to work, take as long as ya need." And she walked off.
"Should we split up?" Asked Jay.
Les shook his head. "No, I think I hear something off in this direction." He said pointing to the left. They others shrugged and followed him. After fifteen minutes of walking, they found what Les heard. It was a big red pony, bucking a tree. Les looked at the others and said. "I think I know what song we can re-write." They gave him a questioning look. "But I want to check something real quick." Les began walking toward the red pony, who spotted him and stopped working.
"Excuse me, sir?" Jay said as they drew nearer. The pony said nothing and stared at them.
"You wouldn't happen to be Big Mac Would you?" Les asked.
"Eeyup." Was Mac's only response.
"Would you mind If we asked a few questions?"
Big Mac tilted his head in thought. "Nnope, what do ya want to know?"
They finished the song and are now doing their sound check. After everything sounded right, and they were ready to play, Les addressed the crowd that had formed. "Hello again Ponyville! How are you tonight?" He was met with cheers. "That's good to hear. Now, we're not to sure about this one, but I'm sure you will all like it!" Les gave Jay the queue, and the song started.
One, two...
When he was young you'd not find him doing well in school,
His mind would turn unto the Acres.
No often the focus of foal's ridicule,
He has no time for stallion's daughters.
Alienated from the clique society,
A silent colt finds peace in farming.
His Granny says "Mac, this is not the way life's supposed to be."
"Don't you see the life that you are missing?"
And he says...
When I grow up I want to be,
One of the harvesters of the tree.
I think before my days are done,
I want to be a Arbor-man.
Now years gone by we find a colt that runs a farm.
He sets out dark every morning .
To bring his harvest back to this small community.
He didn't see the danger dawning.
Four hours up, oh the clouds swelled and swelled,
The fog rolled in it started raining.
"The eastern side." "Oh my God the barn is burning down!"
The do not hear his frantic mayday.
And he says
When I grow up I want to be,
one of the harvesters of the tree.
I think before my days are done,
I want to be a arbor-man.
"I'll live and die like my dad has done!"
Calling Mac the Arbor-man!
Calling Mac the Arbor-man!
Calling Mac the Arbor-man!
And the song ended. There was cheering as well as some who had mixed feelings about it. "I hope you liked it, even if it wasn't our best. Thank you again Ponyville! We will see you all tomorrow!" The band jammed a bit as the crowd thinned out. After there were just a few ponies left, they put down their instruments and left the stage.
They found Big Mac and Applejack waiting for them backstage. Les was unsure about the reactions they were going to get. "Hello you two." Les greeted.
"Howdy." Applejack said. "Ah'll be honest, Ah didn't expect you to write one about my brother."
"I hope that's not a problem..." Larry said with an unsure tone.
"Nnope." Big mac said. "Ah actually found it funny." Les gave a sigh of relief. "And it was nice of ya to mention our pa."
"That was part I wasn't sure about. But I'm relieved that you two liked it."
"Eeyup." Mac said as he turned to leave. "Be seeing you fellas around."
"Yeah, we better get going. we just wanted to talk to you after the show." She turned to leave. "See y'all tomorrow!" She said as she left.
They waved and started walking back to where they were staying. "What do you think they would have done if they didn't like it?" Jay asked.
"I'm not sure." Les answered.
"And I'm glad we didn't find out." Larry also responded.