FOLK COLLECTION 11: The Skaggs Foundation Cowboy Poetry Collection
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"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
20
Gayle S. Klein
Pick-Up Man!
So you want a trailer?sure I can pick one up for you; And while I'm there I'll check on a horse or two.
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
21
Gayle S. Klein
"Jackknife"
The old bull was long and lean with a touch of class; I'd have to stick with 'im or be alone on my a**
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
22
Gayle S. Klein
Willin' to Practice!
Finally we're unloadin' my ropin' horse for my run; Has been a long drive 'neath the hot summer sun.
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
23
Gayle S. Klein
"That Is?"
I guess it's pretty obvious by now; That I learned my picture takin' on a ropin' cow.
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
24
Gayle S. Klein
The Littlest Roper
The arena is covered with dust as a header turns a steer; For a heeler that'll throw a quick loop from the rear.
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
25
Gayle S. Klein
Max
This verse ain't nothin' fancy, just a few facts; A short tribute to a Cowboy named Max.
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
28
Gayle S. Klein
"Camp Jack"
Most cowboys need a little grub now and again, To help 'em hay and face the North wind.
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
29
Gayle S. Klein
Dad and His Shanty
Like the little house out back; You seem to have collected a stack.
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
31
Gayle S. Klein
"Country Families"
Country families aren't unlike those in town, When we're sick or without money, we too are down.
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
33
Gayle S. Klein
Cowboy Kids!
My mom tries to keep me lookin' like a doll; But it doesn't take long for me to end it all?
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
33
Gayle S. Klein
This Ain't Make-Believe!
So you wanta play like a Cowboy huh?
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
34
Gayle S. Klein
"Ladies"
The ladies in a Cowboy's life; Don't always have to be his wife?
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
35
Gayle S. Klein
"Mom"
I'm always givin' the credit to my dad; For this Country feelin' that I've had.
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
38
Gayle S. Klein
The Salesman's Trail
I'm a Cowboy who rides and ropes from his car; Goin' from town to town near and far.
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
39
Gayle S. Klein
Truckers
We all know men who're proud of the rig they drive; Then there are those that do it just to survive.
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
40
Gayle S. Klein
"Brand Inspector"
The pickup I drive belongs to the State.
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
40
Gayle S. Klein
The Auction
Finally an afternoon away from the ranch; Puttin' on my second best hat and clean pants.
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
41
Gayle S. Klein
The Vet Bill
There's still a lot of rhymes I haven't written yet, Like a tribute in honor of the local vet.
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
41
Gayle S. Klein
"Xtention Agents"
To hold my job it helps if you look sharp, But Lord don't be savin' this old boy no harp.
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
42
Gayle S. Klein
"A New Hobby"
Winter was edging in on the man; So he decided to beat it before it began.
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
44
Gayle S. Klein
Harness Man
Every day he goes in and unlocks the door; Then takes a quick look 'round the floor.
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
45
Gayle S. Klein
My Achin' Back
The years start to add up as does the wear and tear; At shoein' the wild and crazy ones?
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
46
Gayle S. Klein
"Tradin'"
Yup, that's not a bad horse.
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
49
Gayle S. Klein
"Horse Ropin'"
I felt the independence of these men and bein' free; As I went to the arena to see what I could see.
"Pull Your Hat Down and Come-a-Ridin'!": Photos and Ridin' Rhymes
FC 11 K-14
50
Gayle S. Klein
"The Elk Hunt"
Pete and I were spottin' Elk like us old boys do; We'd been on the mountain before a time or two.