Lonely Cowboy, Pt. 1

Part 1

A group of jolly cowboys

On the franklin range one night

Their heads up on a saddle

And a campfire burning bright

Some were telling stories

And some were singing songs

And some were smoking cigarettes

While the hours rolled along

At once they began their talking

Of distant friends, so dear

A boy raised his head from his saddle

And brushed away a tear

This boy was tall and handsome

And his face showed a lack of good care

His eyes were all but heavenly blue, and he had light wavy hair

We asked him why he left his home

It being so dear to him

He raised his head from his saddle

With tears his eyes grew dim

As he raised his head from his saddle

And he gazed right over the horn

Said "Boys I tell you the reason why

I stay at home no more"

Part 2

I fell in love with the neighbor's girl

Her cheeks was fair and white

Another fellow loved this girl

And it ended in a fight

This fellow's name was Tommy Smith

And we had been great chums

We shared each others troubles

We shared each others bond

It almost makes me shudder

To think of that sad night

When Tom and I was quarrelling

I stabbed him with my knife

I fell on my knees beside him

And tried to stop the blood

That flowed down so gently

It was like crimson flood

I can almost hear Tommy's voice

As the boys all gathered around

Saying "Bob ol' boy you'll remember when I am under the ground"

Now boys you know the reason why

That I am compelled to roam

And why I am so far away from dear old home sweet home