Be A Texas Cowboy (Larry W. Jones 01/14/2012) (song #6536)
Well, I’m a Texas cowboy far away from home
When I ride back to Texas, I will no more roam
Montana is too cold and winters are too long
Before Spring roundups start, your money is all gone
I worked the X-I-T which now I’ll never see
Lest I go back to Texas and they pardon me
I’ve worked in Nebraska where grass grows ten feet high
Cattle are the rustlers, they make good cowboys die
(instrumental)
I’ve worked in the sand hills and down along the Platte
Most cowboys are good fellers and cattle are fat
I traveled this whole country and worked for the brand
All through the Indian Nation and the Rio Grande
All along the Yellowstone where it’s cold year round
Boys, I got consumption from sleeping on the ground
The badlands of Montana are the worst I’ve seen
Ain’t no place for tenderfeet and cows are too lean
(instrumental)
So all you Texas cowboys, take warning from me
Go to Montana but leave your money with me
Just work down in Texas all the whole year around
You won’t get consumption from sleeping on the ground
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