FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection
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The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
53
Dying Cowboy
Oh, bury me not on the lone prairie; Where the coyotes howl and the wind blows free.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
30
Dying Ranger
The sun was sinking in the west; And fell with ling-ring ray.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
34
Fuller and Warren
Ye sons of Columbia, your attention I do crave; While sorrowful story I do tell.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
36
Gal I Left Behind Me
I struck the trail in seventy nine, The herd strung out behind me.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
29
Goodbye, Old Paint
Goodbye old Paint, I'm a-leaving Cheyenne.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
37
Great Grand-dad
Great-grand-dad when the land was young, Barred the door with a wagon tongue.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
31
Great Roundup
When I think of the last great round-up; On the eve of eternity's dawn.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
40
I'd Like to be in Texas
In a lobby of a big hotel, In New York town one day.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
39
I Ride an Old Paint
I ride an old Paint, I lead an old Dan.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
42
I've Got No Use for the Women
Now, I've got no use for the woman; A true one may seldom be found.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
76
I Wish I'd Stayed in the Wagon Yard
I was a jolly farmer; Last night I came to town.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
46
Jack o' Diamonds
Oh, Molly, oh, Molly, 'tis for your sake alone; That I leave my old parents, my house and my home.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
28
Jesse James
Jesse James was a lad; Who killed many a man.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
71
Lane County Bachelor
My name is Frank Bolar, bach'lor I am.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
65
Last Longhorn
An ancient, long-horned bovine; Lay idling by the river.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
44
Little Joe, the Wrangler
It's little Joe, the wrangler, he will never wrangler more.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
54
Little Old Sod Shanty on My Claim
I am looking rather seedy now while holding down my claim.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
81
My Pinto Pal
Sleepin' on the prairie with my saddle at my head.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
49
Night Herding Song
Oh, slow up dogies, quit your roving ;round, You've wandered and trampled over the ground.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
90
Off to the Rodeo
We've packed our saddle bags and now we're off to see a show.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
49
Old Chisholm Trail
Well, come along, boys, and listen to my tale; I'll tell you of my troubles on the old Chisholm Trail.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
50
Only a Cowboy
'Way out in old Texas, that great lone star state, Where the mocking bird whistles both early and late.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
86
Pride of the Prairie
Pride of the prairie, Mary, my own.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
51
Prisoner for Life
Fare you well, green fields; Soft meadows, adieu.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
87
Rhythm of the Chuck Wagon Wheels
It's round-up time, the weather's fine, Out on the lone prairie.