Cow Cow Boogie
Swingin' Cowboy Harmony: Unveiling the Rhythmic Tale of 'Cow Cow Boogie'
Lyrics
Out on the plains down near Santa Fe
Refers to a location on the plains near Santa Fe.
I met a cowboy ridin' the range one day
Describes encountering a cowboy while riding the range.
And as he jogged along I heard him singing
The cowboy is singing as he moves along.
A most peculiar cowboy song
The cowboy's song is unique and distinctive.
It was a ditty he learned in the city
The song was learned in the city.
Comma ti yi yi yeah
Expressive sounds, possibly representing the tune of the song.
Comma ti yippity yi yeah
-Get along, get hip little doggies
Encouragement for the cattle (doggies) to move along on the fairway.
Get along, better be on your way
-Get along, get hip little doggies
-And he trucked them on down the old fairway
-Singin' his cow cow boogie in the strangest way
Repetition of expressive sounds, emphasizing the uniqueness of the cowboy's singing.
Comma ti yi yi yeah
-Comma ti yippity yi yeah
-Singin' his cowboy song, he's just too much
The cowboy's singing is impressive or extraordinary.
He's got a knocked out western accent with a Harlem touch
Describes the cowboy's accent as a mix of western and Harlem styles.
He was raised on local weed
Mentions the cowboy's upbringing on local weed, possibly indicating a cultural influence.
He's what you call a swing half breed
Describes the cowboy as a mix or hybrid of swing music and western culture.
Singin' his cow cow boogie in the strangest way
Repetition of expressive sounds, continuing the emphasis on the unique singing style.
Comma ti yi yi yeah
-Comma ti yippity yi yeah
-Get along little doggie
Encourages the doggies to move along the fairway.
Better be on your way, your way
-Get along little doggie
-And he trucked them on down the old fairway
-Singin' his cow cow boogie in the strangest way
Repetition of expressive sounds, highlighting the continued singing in a peculiar way.
Comma ti yi yi yeah
-Comma ti yippity yi yeah
-Yip yip, singing his cowboy songs
Expresses admiration for the cowboy's singing style, emphasizing its uniqueness and Harlem touch.
Yip yip, as he was joggling along
-Yip yip, he sings with a Harlem touch
-Yip yip, that cat is just too much
-Singing his cow cow boogie in the strangest way
-Comma ti yi yi yi yi yi yeah
Repetition of expressive sounds, underscoring the strange and distinctive cow cow boogie.
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