Oklahoma Joe
The Tragic Saga of Oklahoma Joe
Lyrics
He prayed upon the bad ones so wide was spread his fame
He gained notoriety by preying on notorious individuals, which spread his reputation widely.
From Houston up to Calgary the folks all knew his name
His fame extended from Houston to Calgary, known by people across regions.
He was the toughest cowboy ever worked the rodeo
He was the toughest cowboy who ever worked in rodeo events.
This man that they call Oklahoma Joe
Referring to a legendary figure known as "Oklahoma Joe."
His wins were tremendous and the crowds would gather round
He achieved remarkable victories, attracting large crowds.
The whiskey flowed like water when his party came to town
Whenever he arrived in town, there was excessive drinking and revelry.
It was the ramblin' life that he loved so
He cherished the wandering lifestyle.
This man that they call Oklahoma Joe
Reiterating the identity of the enigmatic figure known as "Oklahoma Joe."
The sands of time were winnin' mighty Joe would not give in
Despite aging, he resisted succumbing to the passage of time.
Heavy was the toll he'd pay to lead his life of sin
He endured significant hardships due to his chosen sinful lifestyle.
At the big one down in Cheyenne he got throwed
He experienced a fall during a major event in Cheyenne.
This man that they call Oklahoma Joe
Reference to the resilient character of "Oklahoma Joe."
A silence fell upon the crowd as Joe rose to his feet
A moment of anticipation and silence as Joe stood up after a fall.
At last there lived an outlaw might Joe could not defeat
Encountering an adversary he couldn't conquer, losing his former glory.
And gone was all the glory he loved so
His love for glory and fame had disappeared.
This man that they call Oklahoma Joe
Reiteration of the identity and downfall of "Oklahoma Joe."
On the sidewalks of Milwaukee where the winter wind is cold
Depicting a desolate and cold place where he found himself in a broken state.
His noble spirit broken and his body weak and old
His spirit and body had deteriorated due to life's hardships.
In the mornin' light they found him lyin' dead upon the snow
His lifeless body discovered in the morning snow.
This man that they call Oklahoma Joe
Reflection on the demise of "Oklahoma Joe."
Take warnin' young cowboy turn back for its too late
A cautionary message to young cowboys to avoid a similar fate by turning away from sin.
Your sin will be recorded in that talley book of fate
Warning about the consequences of one's actions being recorded in fate's ledger.
You'll die and let the devil take your soul
The outcome of a life of sin resulting in the loss of one's soul to the devil.
Like this man that they call Oklahoma Joe
Comparing others' potential fate to that of "Oklahoma Joe."
Comment