Chuck Wagon Blues
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lyrics SS : music/vocals Ai
Bill, @bhengen, asked me to write a lighthearted country song, probably his way of saying stop writing those depressing ballads to slit your wrists by! As ordered, with a big nod to "Blazing Saddles."
[verse 1]
All we got is beans,
them, an' Brussel sprouts.
Daren't light a campfire,
blow ourselves up.
These bloody cow pats,
they're ruinin' my shoes,
Runnin' out of toilet paper,
got the chuck wagon blues.
[verse 2]
We're on the trail again,
I'm bringin' up the rear.
Two hundred cows in front,
cow dung's, up to my ears.
No bath in over two weeks,
piece of lavender up my nose.
Even the cows, they turn away,
I don't smell, like Gypsy Rose.
[chorus]
Got the chuck wagon blues,
worst case, I've ever seen.
Either, I'm allergic to cows or,
could be, those mouldy beans.
[verse 3]
My dreams of a Michelin Star,
gonna have to, put on hold.
The famous, black beans an' grits,
got everyone, rollin' in fits.
Ran out of bog roll, a week ago,
we got lots of prairie grass.
Tumbleweed, it don't go far,
an' leaves scratches, on ya ass.
[verse 4]
The cowboys, they blame me,
how was I supposed to know.
The meat was passed it's prime,
an' the beans, seen better times.
The men jump off their horses,
then their horses run away.
Cowboys, they get all rankled,
with their jeans around their ankles.
[chorus]
Got the chuck wagon blues,
worst case, I've ever seen.
Either, I'm allergic to cows or,
could be, those mouldy beans.
[outro]
I'm feelin' not appreciated,
I sleep with one eye ajar.
Sorry I ran over the dog,
an' I promise to fix the guitar.
Comments
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@sidshovel - this is really talented. the fact you came up with it quickly is astounding
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Creative to write so quickly. I believe the chorus really stood out for me and I felt the emotions.
You have aced this genre!
Job well done.
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That's funny. I love the idea of the cowhand being allergic to cows!
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Thank you all, it's been fun, with that I'll wish you all adieu for a while, I'll check in every now an' then an' see you when I get back.
Best Wishes,
Sid
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@sidshovel your title captured my immediate attention. Made me chuckle as did your lyric. I LOVE quirky, whimsical even and I almost named my hound dog Gypsy Rose but chickened out and went Lucy Rose instead. Not that the music doesn't fit/work, I'd love to hear this as a more bluesy song!
Great and entertaining stuff!
Renee 💌
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@sidshovel - sorry to see you go, albeit temporary? you've been my source of inspiration for me to write :). see you when you get back :)
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What?! No Sid? Dang, this place just won't be the same. @sidshovel see you back here soon, song-slinger! (like a gunslinger, but better!)
Renee 💌
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ha ha ha , Sounds good Sid
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