Blue Bell Bull

DESCRIPTION: The cowboy boasts of his skill, only to draw "that Blue Bell bull." He admits "I'm lucky I ain't dead." He tries to ride the bull, but ends up spending "Eight long weeks in traction, I ain't never been the same." He warns other cowboys against bragging
AUTHOR: Johnny Baker
EARLIEST DATE: 1973
KEYWORDS: bragging cowboy injury injury
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REFERENCES (1 citation):
Ohrlin-HellBoundTrain 96, "Blue Bell Bull" (1 text, 1 tune)
File: Ohr096

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