Inspired by a guy I know named Clyde. One of my best friends.
Lyrics
The Ballad of Cowboy Clyde
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There was once a cowboy named o' Clydey Donahue
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If there was ever trouble brewin', he'd know what to do
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Had the first shot and the last word every time he'd play
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And then he'd turn around and walk away
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He'd turn around, without a sound
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And leave the others lying on the ground
Clydey went out ridin' with his six gun by his side
Stepped into a churchyard and he let himself inside
Told the priest he'd been a sinner almost all his days
Turned around and left him in a haze
He'd turn around, without a sound
And left the poor man kneeling on the ground
Clydey came around one day when i was just a lad
Momma said she loved that man although he drove her mad
Come around 'bout twice a year for one week and a day
And then he'd turn around and walk away
He'd turn around, without a sound
And left my momma cryin' on the ground
Accordion solo!
(chords from first 4 lines)
Clydey had the best of skill when he was in a fight
Drew his gun and cocked it back and always shot it right
Had the first shot and the last word every time he'd play
And then he'd turn around and walk away
He'd turn around, without a sound
And leave those rascals lying on the ground
He'd turn around, without a sound
And leave those rascals lying on the ground
