Horses and Cattle
Montana Dreams: A Rodeo Rider's Tale of Horses, Cattle, and Hard-Earned Freedom
Lyrics
My home's in Montana, i wear a bandana,
The singer is from Montana and identifies with wearing a bandana.
My spurs are silver, my horse is a bay.
He possesses silver spurs and rides a bay-colored horse.
And I've been a-roamin'all over wyomin'
The singer has traveled extensively across Wyoming.
there's plenty of work, but there ain't too much pay.
There are many jobs available, but they don't offer much in terms of pay.
Me and a few boys we signed on at dubois,
The singer and some friends took jobs in Dubois.
To feed through the winter and camp out awhile.
They are employed to feed animals through the winter and camp outdoors for some time.
Come a hard hittin'norther from the montana border,
A strong cold wind came from the Montana border.
We tallied the frozen ones mile after mile.
They found and counted numerous animals that died due to the cold.
Well they give you your three squares and a bunk to sleep there,
They are provided with meals and a place to sleep.
And just enough wages to keep you around.
They receive enough salary to survive.
But with no place to spend it and nowhere to send it,
However, there aren't many places to spend the money they earn.
You can stay out of debt if you stay out of town.
Staying away from town prevents them from incurring debt.
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Chorus (Refrain of the song).
It's horses and cattle and a double rig saddle,
The singer is involved with horses, cattle, and a specific type of saddle.
With a stout line, a catch twine, and a good ropin' arm.
He uses specific tools for roping and has skill in that area.
Wherever there's ranches, I've been takin' my chances,
The singer has taken risks and worked on various ranches throughout his life.
From sunrise to sunset since the day i was born.
He has been working hard since he was born, from dawn to dusk.
We struck out for laramie early one saturday,
He and his companions headed to Laramie on a particular Saturday.
Spring was a breakin'the grass turnin' green.
It was springtime with green grass emerging.
Well, i took a hand in some fast movin' brandin'
The singer participated in branding activities for good pay.
When they offered top wages at the bar seventeen.
He took part in a rodeo at bar seventeen.
We followed a rodeo clear up to codeo,
They followed a rodeo event up to Codeo.
Tryin' to ride me a bronco or two.
The singer tried his hand at riding some untamed horses.
Well, i [c]busted some hosses for [f]two or three bosses,
He trained horses for a couple of employers but ended up losing all his earnings.
And [c]lost all the wages that [g]ever i [c]drew.
He lost all the money he had earned.
[c]well it's hell and high water for the [f]idaho border,
The journey towards the Idaho border was challenging.
Where [c]i've got a gal if that letter don't [g]lie.
He has a woman waiting for him in Idaho if her letter is truthful.
If she [c]gives me a reason to [f]stay through the season,
If she gives him a reason to stay longer, he will spend time with her.
I'll [c]take her to elko when the [f]snow starts to [c]fly.
He plans to take her to Elko when winter arrives.
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Chorus (Refrain of the song).
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