Songs Of the Cattle Trail & Cow Camp

Complete Text & Lyrics by John A Lomax

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Cowboy Versus Broncho
Bows his back when he is risin', sticks his nose be-
tween his knees,
An' he shakes hisself while a-hangin' in the air;
Then he hits the earth so solid that it somewhat dis-
agrees
With the usual peace an' quiet of your hair.
You imagine that your innards are a-gittin' all
askew,
An' your spine don't feel so cussed firm an' stout,
When you're up agin a broncho that has got it in
fur you
Doin' of his level best to have it out
He will rise to the occasion with a lightnin' jump, an'
then
When he hits the face o' these United States
Doesn't linger half a second till he's in the air agin —
Occupies the earth an' then evacuates.
Isn't any sense o' comfort like a-settin' in a pew
Listenin' to hear a sleepy parson spout
When you're up on top a broncho that has got it in
fur you
An' is desputly a-tryin' to have it out.
Always feel a touch o' pity when he has to give
it up
After makin' sich a well intentioned buck
An' is standin' broken hearted an' as gentle as a pup
A reflectin' on the rottenness o' luck.
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