The Cattle Call
Lonesome Trails: A Cowboy's Melody
Lyrics
Woo - hoo - woo - ooo - ti - de
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm, possibly mimicking the sound of a call or song.
Woo - hoo - ooo - oop - i - de - de
Continuation of the expressive sounds, creating a melodic and rhythmic pattern.
Woo - hoo - woo - ooo - ti - de
Repetition of the enthusiastic sounds, contributing to the musical and lively atmosphere.
Yod - el - od - el - lo - ti - de.
Introducing a musical motif with the mention of "Yodel-odle-lo-ti-de," indicating a yodeling element.
The cattle are prowlin' the coyotes are howlin'
Setting the scene with imagery of cattle prowling and coyotes howling, creating a sense of the wild.
Way out where the dogies bawl
Describing a remote location where the dogies (young cattle) are bawling, emphasizing solitude and nature.
Where spurs are a - jinglin', a cowboy is singin'
Depicting a cowboy's environment with spurs jingling and the cowboy singing, capturing the essence of the cowboy lifestyle.
This lonesome cattle call.
Expressing the lonesomeness of the cattle call, hinting at the solitary nature of the cowboy's work.
He rides in the sun 'til his days work is done
Depicting the cowboy working diligently under the sun and rounding up cattle, highlighting the daily routine.
And he rounds up the cattle each fall
Emphasizing the seasonal nature of the cowboy's work, specifically mentioning rounding up cattle in the fall.
Woo - hoo - woo - ooo - ti - de
Repetition of the enthusiastic sounds, serving as a musical interlude in the narrative.
Singin' his cattle call.
Stating that the cowboy sings his cattle call, underscoring the importance of this musical expression in his life.
For hours he will ride on the range far and wide
Describing the extensive range and dedication of the cowboy as he rides for hours in various weather conditions.
When the night winds blow up a squall
Noting the challenging weather with night winds blowing up a squall, suggesting the cowboy's resilience.
His heart is a feather in all kinds of weather
Metaphorically describing the cowboy's heart as a feather, emphasizing his light-hearted spirit in all situations.
He sings his cattle call.
Reiterating the significance of the cowboy's cattle call as he sings it in diverse weather conditions.
He's brown as a berry from ridin' the prairie
Describing the cowboy's physical appearance, specifically his tan from riding the prairie.
And he sings with an ol' western drawl
Highlighting the cowboy's distinctive way of singing with an old western drawl, adding character to the narrative.
Woo - hoo - woo - ooo - ti - de
Repetition of the enthusiastic sounds, serving as a musical bridge in the song.
Singin' his cattle call.
Emphasizing the cowboy's ongoing commitment to singing his cattle call, concluding the narrative.
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