SUMMARY:
A group of cowboys sing about their short, yet peaceful reign of the west, which isn’t really as television and film depict it.
Song from Series 2 Episode 9.
LYRICS:
Well, I’m a real life cowboy just a quiet, humble fella.
That’s what we’re like, apart from Mike-yeah, I’m more of a yeller!
Sing songs to pass the evenings and because it soothes the herd
So they won’t stampede, unless Mike sings lead
And shouts every single word!
‘Cause we’re cowboys, real-life cowboys
Not like the ones you see on your TV.
We’ve never held up banks at all
We’re poorly paid and kinda small
If you still wanna be a cowboy stick with me!
On your horse for eighteen hours
And that saddle sore’s a curse.
Then you feed your horse
And yourself, of course
Though beans just make it worse!
Then you’re back driving cattle
That’s what being a cowboy means
Moving those beasts from west to east
Sorry, it’s the beans!
‘Cause we’re cowboys, real-life cowboys
Not like the ones you’ve seen in the movies.
We’re not big hunks like that John Wayne
‘Cause our horses would complain
If you still wanna be a cowboy join us please!
You should be aware
We have some customs that are strange
Like saying ‘Howdy! ‘ not ‘Hello’
When you’re out here on the range.
Never touch a cowboy’s hat,
Never ride his horse.
So what would happen if I took your old mare?
Well, I’d shoot you, of course!
(Fair enough! )
Cowboys, real-life cowboys
Not like the ones you see on silver screens.
We didn’t go out starting fights
‘Cause unions fought for our rights
Now Mike will do a solo thanks to beans!
And now my friend, I fear
That the end is drawing near
‘Cause we only ruled the range for twenty years!
YEE-HA!
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