Cowboy Song (I)

DESCRIPTION: "Though your backs they are weak An' your legs they ain't strong, Don't be skairt, little dogies, We'll get there 'fore long." The singer encourages the cattle; even though right now the trail is dry and ugly, there are better places ahead
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1939 (Randolph)
KEYWORDS: cowboy work travel animal
FOUND IN: US(So)
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Randolph 205, "Cowboy Song" (1 text)
Roud #5483
File: R205

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