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
78
Red River Valley
From this valley they say you are going, are going.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
92
Ridin' 'round the Range
Take em back to the days of ridin' 'round the range.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
52
Roy Bean
Cowboys, come and hear the story of Roy Bean in all his glory.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
32
Sam Bass
Sam Bass was born in Indiana; It was his native home.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
84
San Antonio
San Antonio, Antonio She hopped upon a pony.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
73
She'll Be Comin' 'round the Mountain
She'll be comin' 'round the mountain when she comes, when she comes.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
56
Sweet Betsy from Pike
Oh, don't you remember sweet Betsy from Pike; Who crossed the big mountains with her lover, Ike.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
85
She's Sleepin' by the Sil'very Rio Grande
Now the pale moon spreads its glow, On the waters as they flow.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
58
Tenderfoot
One day I thought I'd have some fun, And see how punching cows was done.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
27
Ten Thousand Cattle
Ten thousand cattle, gone astray; Left my range and traveled away.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
64
Texas Cowboy
Oh, I'm a Texas cowboy, So far away from home.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
59
Texas Rangers
Come, all you Texas Rangers, wherever you may be; I'll tell you of some troubles that happened unto me.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
62
Trail to Mexico
I made up my mind to change my way, And quit my crowd that was so gay.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
48
Utah Carroll
Oh, kind friend, you may ask me what makes me sad and still.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
66
When the Work's All Done This Fall
A group of jolly cowboys; Discussing plans at ease.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
67
Whoopee-Ti-Yi-Yo! Git Along Little Dogies
As I was walking one morning for pleasure, I spied a cowpuncher all riding alone.
The Cowboy Sings: Traditional Songs of the Western Frontier
Kenneth S. Clark
FC 11 C-33
68
Zebra Dun
We were camped upon the plains; At the head of the Cimarron.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
17
Buck Ramsey
The Bass Singer
A kid from a poor family never feels more highly regarded than when there is a death in the family.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
26
Buck Ramsey
Anthem
And in the morning I was riding; Out through the breaks of that long plain.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
29
Sunny Hancock
When They've Finished Shipping Cattle in the Fall
Though you're not exactly blue, Yet you don't feel like you do.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
33
Sunny Hancock
Alone
The hills git awful quiet, when you have to camp alone.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
37
Teresa Jordan
Kelley
When I was little, and old man by the name of Kelley worked for us.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
41
Teresa Jordan
Old Anne
The arm that hadn't healed right would not bend to hold a hairbrush.
Rambler's Notebook: 50 Years of Scribblin': Songs & Poems from the Road
FC 11 A-16
69
Singin' Sam Agins
The Violin
Soul of man, cherished by kings, owned by beggars held above all other things.
Buckaroo: Visions and Voices of the American Cowboy
Hal Cannon and Thomas West
FC 11 C-38
41
Teresa Jordan
"My O Dere Children. I Wish You Were Heare."
I never shall eney of you eney More; And you never Will see Hiram eney more.