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Set CARSON CITY SERENADE C CUZ THE BRIGHT LIGHTS TURN A BUCKAROO A GONNA KEEP ME WARM SOME RAINY DAY D GOT NO LOVIN' NOW C I HAVE TO WALK HOME SIX MILES E I'M GOIN WAY OUT WEST C I'M HEAD OVER HEELS OVER YOU G PICKIN ON THE BANJO BY THE OLD STEAM TRAIN E THE QUEEN OF THE INTERSTATE F SHE AIN'T CALLED SADIE NO MORE C SOMEDAY F TALKIN' THRU YER HAT G THAT COWBOY CAFE G THE COWTOWN BALL G THE JOKER AND THE JACK C THE ROLLIN BLUES G THOSE LOWDOWN DIRTY UNLUCKY BROKEN F THOSE WILD WESTERN WOMEN G WALKIN' ON THE WILD SIDE C WITH A GAL NAMED JANE RIDIN' BY MY SIDE C GIVE ME STARS IN THE DESERT SKY Am GIVE ME BACK NEVADA'S MOON G GONNA KEEP ME WARM SOME RAINY DAY D GOT NO LOVIN' NOW C

Songs By CW Bayer-nevadamusic.com Page 1 of 3 Set HAVE YOU SEEN THE DAMSEL WHO STOLE ME G I'M GOIN WAY OUT WEST C PASSIN' THRU A LOUIE THE HORSE C HONEY, DON'T YOU MARRY A RAILROAD MAN C DYIN' ON THE BOARDWALK OF THE BLUE D COMSTOCK ANNIE Dm COLONEL BOOKERS NEW VOLCANIC BRASS A CAMPIN' IN NEVADA C CARSON CITY SERENADE C DON'T FALL DOWN A MINE SHAFT C BURNERS BY THE ROAD C BUDDY WON'T YOU GIVE ME A RIDE C BOBCAT IN THE BUNCH C BLACK POWDER IN THE CROCK A RIDIN THE THUNDERSTORM'S LIGHT C SHE AIN'T CALLED SADIE NO MORE C SOMEDAY F SOMEONE CUT THE SHOE TREE DOWN Am TALKIN' THRU YER HAT G WHEN IT'S RAGTIME IN NEVADA C WALK THAT WILD DREAM C AT THE COWCAMP JAMBOREE C AT THE TOUCH OF YOUR HAND D

Songs By CW Bayer-nevadamusic.com Page 2 of 3 Set GIVE ME BACK NEVADA'S MOON G THE DESERT LETTER B♭ THE JOKER AND THE JACK C THE V&T IS BACK IN TOWN AGAIN C JACK DONNELL C COWBOY CHRISTMAS HAS COME C DON'T GO DANCIN' SPORTIN' YER SPURS G BOBCAT IN THE BUNCH C BUDDY WON'T YOU GIVE ME A RIDE C I'M HEAD OVER HEELS OVER YOU G WITH A GAL NAMED JANE RIDIN' BY MY SIDE C AIN'T GOT NO BABY, SING IT ALL NIGHT LONG D

Verse C F In the shadow of sage and pine by that silver dome ﬂag ﬂyin, G C Cdim G7 I hear that train whistle sighin, Carson City serenade. C F Where Chinese laid the rails and Nevada tells her tales, G C F C I dream of long square nails, Carson City serenade.

Chorus F Fm C Am By an old house in the shade of cottonwood where fences fade, Dm G G7 Tahoe blows down the glade, Carson City serenade. C F Where the western desert starts and the highways meet to part, G C F C G7 I take the bluebird to my heart, Carson City serenade.

Verse As gas lamps light the night, on the hill our C shines bright, And these wild words I write, Carson City serenade. Like a pioneer I talk to ghosts on wayward walks, Of pogonip on trees and rocks, Carson City serenade.

Verse Ten million cars whiz by and never note that border sky Or the zephyr’s lonesome cry, Carson City serenade. Then the big clock sings a song, Cactus Jack waves along, Every tumbleweed belongs, Carson City serenade. CUZ THE BRIGHT LIGHTS TURN A BUCKAROO BLUE ©2015 CW BAYER Key of A

Verse A Used to be a cowpoke ridin around, A7 Out where nothin but the coyotes sound. dim dim D A C♯ E♭ Now I'm driftin like the hobos do , E7 D7 A Adim E7 Cause the bright lights turn a buckaroo blue .

Verse Sittin on a stoop and the car horns blow, Stop sign's red and the gamblers slow, I'm lookin for that pebble in my shoe, Cause the bright lights turn a buckaroo blue.

Bridge m m D D A F♯ Midnight, star bright, don't seem to show. B7 E7/ Reno town, foolin round, big neon glow. High desert moon, rodeo queen, Fill my cup with a western dream. Tell me stories, make em wild and true, Cause the bright lights turn a buckaroo blue.

Verse Had me a shack in cottonwood shade, Jackrabbit dancin as the sunset fades. Now I'm workin at a job that's new, Cause the bright lights turn a buckaroo blue.

Verse One armed bandit, shakin my right, Jukebox, whiskey, and a two-bit ﬁght. Get me goin, call the jailhouse crew, Cause the bright lights turn a buckaroo blue. Midnight… GONNA KEEP ME WARM SOME RAINY DAY ©2015 CW BAYER Key of D

Verse A7 G6 Bm Your love was like whiskey in an old saloon, A7. o5 E7 Em. o6 A7 The sun settin fast past the window glass, the dust, the diamonds and ruin. G6 Gm. Bm7. Like an old coat I've put it away, A7. G6 D Gonna keep me warm some rainy day.

Verse Out where the western wind whistles a tune, And shadows the light of clouds so bright dancing under the moon. My mind will drink till all of that gray, Gonna keep me warm some rainy day.

Chorus 7 7 A E D♭ Gonna keep me warm some rainy day when I’m lonesome, m 7 7 7 F♯ B E A Gonna keep me warm some rainy day when I’m blue, for you. G Gm Bm7. I oughta sober up, but what can I say, A7 G6 D Gonna keep me warm some rainy day.

Verse My room full of treasures, purple bottles and string, Hides the reasons why I had to ﬂy and songs I’ll never sing. Just a drunken fool, these feet of clay, Gonna keep me warm some rainy day.

Verse C F Got no lovin' now, got no lovin now, C G Headin' down the road, feelin' low, C Got no lovin' now. C F See you in my dreams, see you in my dreams, C G7 Weary and worn till the morn, C See you in my dreams.

Chorus Am C Out where the zephyr roars across the flat, Am G I ruined my boots, lost my cowboy hat. Em Am Feelin kinda lonesome, tell ya anyhow, Dm G7 C Tryin to smile, all the while, got no lovin' now.

Verse Tie yer whiskey down, tie yer whiskey down, Pour me a shot, make it hot, Tie yer whiskey down. Take tomorrow back, take tomorrow back, Put it in the box, turn the locks, Take tomorrow back.

Page 1 Verse Wake me in the grave, wake me in the grave, Honey when you’re done havin fun, Wake me in the grave. Where the river ends, where the river ends, Sinkin' in the dirt, all my hurt, Where the river ﬂows.

Verse E At the hometown casino out in windy town, E7 The pit boss Billy says, lay your money down. A E And sweet lovin Alice, she just likes to smile, B7 A7 E B7 Every time I go there, I have to walk home six miles.

Verse I’m late to the crossroad, the devil is waitin’, He asks me, buddy why you hesitatin,. Cuz I’ve been walkin', down the road in style, Sportin two dollar shoes, I have to walk home six miles.

Verse I met my little sweetie in the alley one night, I knew it was love when she turned out the light. I got to dreamin’ money has gone out of style, When she sends me packin’, I have to walk home six miles.

Verse I get to my door, my sweet mama is yellin’, You can write the letters but you just ain’t spellin’. The moral of the story hits me after a while, To get an education, I have to walk home six miles.

Verse I ﬁlled out an application to get myself a job, I told ‘em all the banks I have tried to rob. Nobody wants me, still my cards on ﬁle, Left holdin’ the bag, I have to walk home six miles.

Page 1 Verse It ain’t the way the moon seems be cryin’, It ain’t the way my stars are always lyin’. It’s sleepin' in the rain, and knowin’ I’m goin’ to smile. So happy go lucky, I have to walk home six miles.

Verse At the hometown casino out in windy town, The pit boss Billy says, lay your money down. And sweet lovin’ Alice, she just likes to smile, Every time I go there, I have to walk home six miles.

Verse C A7 I'm goin way out west, where the hobos sing, D9 G7 C And you sleep out every night. C A7 I'm goin way out west, where the gamblers ring, D9 G7 Those slot machines till the mornin light. C C7 Now listen here people while I tell my tale, F I hang my Stetson hat on an old square nail. C A7 I'm goin way out west, that's the land that's best, D9 G7 C Where good lucks gonna treat me right.

Verse I'm goin way out west, cuz I've seen the East, Where folks just ain't so nice. I'm goin way out west, gonna eat some feast, Play poker and roll those dice. So come all you rounders if you wanna have fun, I know an old saloon where I can shoot my gun. I'm going way out west, cuz I've done the rest, Buddy won't you take my advice.

Verse I'm goin way out west, where those dance hall gals, Go wah wah shimmy shimmy shake. I'm goin way out west, make new pals, And watch the trail for those rattlesnakes. And if I get to heaven up to that piñon shack, You can call the Sheriff but I ain't never comin' back. I'm goin way out west, yes I can attest, I'll wander till I'm cured of these aches.

Page 1 Verse I'm goin way out west, cuz my feet must roam, And the highway calls to me. I'm goin way out west, leave my happy home, Gonna cross that sagebrush sea. And when I meet some buckarette honey I'm your man, All the way from Frisco out to the desert sand. I'm goin way out way west, and get it off my chest, Gimme a life that's wild and free.

Verse G D These lonesome hours now you're gone, G That once were ours till it all gone wrong. E7 Am They make me happy, tho I was blue, D G I'm head over heels over you.

Verse You had your fun, out runnin round, Party party party all over town. Hey babe I'm laughin, every day is new, I'm head over heels over you.

Verse C G I'm head over heels over you, little darlin, A7 D Doing my job, banks to rob, gettin by on nothin. G D One last dollar is all I've got, But that's a plenty when you're in a spot. E7 Am I ain't no detectIve still I've got a clue, D G I'm head over heels over you.

Verse Tomorrow morning I'm gonna take a walk, Drink a little coffee, make a little talk. Gonna tell everybody, after what you put me thru, I'm head over heels over you. PICKIN ON THE BANJO BY THE OLD STEAM TRAIN ©2015 CW BAYER Key of E

Verse m E C♯ A E My honey up and left me ﬂat, m 7 E C♯ F♯ B I have found the answer for that. m o E C♯ A B♭ Tell you just what keeps me sane, 7 E C♯ F♯ B E Pickin on the banjo by the old steam train.

Verse m E C♯ A E She took my nickel, took my dime, m 7 E C♯ F♯ B Too few friends and too much time. m o E C♯ A B♭ I hit the road with my hat and cane, 7 E C♯ F♯ B E Pickin on the banjo by the old steam train.

Bridge m C♯ A♭ Clickety clack goin down the track, o m m B F♯ C♯ When my hearts in pain. 7 F♯ F♯ I tell ya sir, now here’s the cure, B7/ Pickin on the banjo by the old steam train.

Page 1 Verse m E C♯ A E That lonesome whistle sings my song, m 7 E C♯ F♯ B Hear it wailing loud and long. m o E C♯ A B♭ Bring the sunshine, chases the rain, 7 E C♯ F♯ B E Pickin on the banjo by the old steam train.

Verse o m 7 F F♯ G C I pulled into Reno one summers night, o m o F F♯ G G♯ By an old casino with a neon light, Dm A7 drank a beer with long tall Kate, C7 F The queen of the interstate.

Verse o m 7 F F♯ G C Her high heels walkin goin clickety clack, 7 B♭ A She took me talkin by the railroad track, o 7 B♭ B F D Then hopped a greyhound just couldn’t wait, C7 F A7 The queen of the interstate.

Chorus Dm A7 Honey I miss your green lipstick, Dm A7 Dm And that safety pin in your nose. G Ao Gm G7 You got the kinda charm does a body harm, G7 C7 Who buys your clothes? m 7 F F♯ G C We left our beer cans on the ground, 7 B♭ A Freight trains ran thru the town, o 7 B♭ B F D I’d roll the dice for one more date, G7 C7 F With the queen of the interstate. SHE AIN'T CALLED SADIE NO MORE ©2015 CW BAYER Key of C

Verse C F She’ll drive your car, down to the bar, C G Tell you who you are, when you shout whoopee. (whoopee!) C F She’ll leave you thin, drinkin cemetery gin, C Em Am Wearin' diamonds and pearls, that ten foot showgirl, Dm G C She ain’t called Sadie no more.

Verse She’s got the touch, she knows too much, You'll need your crutch, she runs the store. Knew her way back when, had to see her again, Wearin' diamonds and pearls, that ten foot showgirl, She ain’t called Sadie no more.

Chorus F C In a big hotel, ringin the bell last night, D G/ Entranced by her dance it was such romance I shot out the light. C F She winked her eye, I started to cry, C Em Am Wearin' diamonds and pearls, that ten foot showgirl, Dm G C/ She ain’t called Sadie no more.

Verse Knew her brother Bob, he liked to ramble and rob, Eat corn on the cob, sleep on my ﬂoor, They was just plain folks, it was all a hoax. Wearin diamonds and pearls, that ten foot showgirl, She ain’t called Sadie no more. In a big.... Page 1 Verse I wrote her a note, love your rhinestone coat, I’m slidin the slope, since the time we tore Oh ancient age, now on the stage, Wearin' diamonds and pearls, that ten foot showgirl, She ain’t called Sadie no more. In a big....

Verse So if you’re broken, she’ll smile for a token, Few words spoken, click yer picks by the score. Tell the troubled cop, she’ll never stop Wearin' diamonds and pearls, that ten foot showgirl, She ain’t called Sadie no more. In a big....

Verse F Fo C7 Someday you’ll see me smile by the old cafe, m 7 B♭ B♭ F D Someday I’ll pass you as I go my way. Dm A Dm7 A7 Song birds will be singin' that tune from our romance, o 7 m 7 F F C F F♯ C Someday you’ll be blue and I’ll just dance.

Verse Someday I’ll be swingin' down that wide sidewalk, Someday I won’t mind how those people talk. Let em know you had to go still I’ll take a chance, Someday you’ll be blue and I’ll just dance.

Chorus o 7 7 B♭ B F E E♭ D A day like any other day in a someday sort of land, G7 Gm C7 Look at me, c’est la vie, strike up the band.

Verse Someday as the moon rises high o'er the hill, Someday I’ll recover from this desire to kill. Missin' all your sweet sweet lies I know even in a trance, Someday you’ll be blue and I’ll just dance. TALKIN' THRU YER HAT ©2015 CW BAYER Key of G

Verse G D Down in Reno town as you ramble all around havin’ a mighty ﬁne time, G They take you at poker and they take you with a joker, leave you with one last dime. C Then some purty little gal up and calls you pal and that’s when you’re busted ﬂat, Go G E7 A7 D7 G But don’t you worry son, it’s all in good fun, talkin’ through your hat.

Verse You tell her that she’s sweet, she thinks you’re kinda neat, the place is goin wild, Those rooty toot tooters, real straight shooters and pit bosses puttin on the style. Big Joe from Abilene and some Dude make the scene, and that’s when she purrs like a cat, You’re both feelin’ nice, you negotiate the price, talkin’ through your hat.

Verse Mornin’ rolls around and your wallet can’t be found but the sentimental memories endure, Down Commercial Row you stagger and you throw and bum a cup of coffee for a cure. At the mission they got soup and you join that happy troop, singin’ songs and gettin fat, Pawn your phone for a loan, hop the greyhound home, talkin’ through your hat.

Verse Well, Mama I been gone, but I ain’t been gone so long cuz the world is a very funny place, There’s those midnight janglers and those neon wranglers and the smile upon their face. There’s the misses that you met and the kisses that you get, and the hand you should’a stood pat, The lesson in the end, watch what you spend, talkin’ through your hat. THAT COWBOY CAFE ©2015 CW BAYER Key of G

Verse G C I'm drivin down a road where the pickup trucks are slow, D G Far from that big highway. G C I'm searchin for a sign, sayin, "breakfast ninety nine", D G I'm lookin for that Cowboy Cafe

Chorus D G That Cowboy Cafe, that little greasy spoon, A7 D7 That Cowboy Cafe, let the jukebox whine a tune G C The waitress she ain't spoiled, the coffee's always boiled. D7 G I'm lookin for that Cowboy Cafe.

Verse The notice on the door says, "lunch from ten to four", And "soup is the special of the day." There's always ham and peas, no substitutions please, I'm lookin for that Cowboy Cafe.

Verse I’m thinkin way ahead, hopin I’ll get fed Flapjacks a fallin off my plate, A side of fries and a slice of apple pie, I’m lookin for that Cowboy Cafe.

Verse With a checkered table cloth and the crackers always soft, They don't mind if you spend the day. You can while away the hours tryin to smell the plastic ﬂowers, I'm lookin for that Cowboy Cafe. THE COWTOWN BALL ©2015 CW BAYER Key of G

Verse G Last Saturday night all them rounders squared up, A Those barndoor belles was a cuttin up a rug. D Long tall Lucy said, "don't you wanna go? G D G Kick them cowpies off of your toes".

Chorus C G Let me be a cowpoke out on the western range, A7 D7 Chase them dogies cause my heart is strange, G C Pillow my head where the coyotes call, G D7 G Leave them sweet peas at the Cowtown Ball.

Verse Satin dresses and bales from the barn, Every time I turned somebody grabbed my arm, Lost my right and left, nearly lost my mind, Had more partners than I ever wanna ﬁnd. Let me…

Verse Kamikaze polka and shuffle cross the floor, Mountain two-step and hollerin' for more. Thats when Lucy met ole Handsome Jack, He swung her cross the floor and he never brung her back. Let me… THE JOKER AND THE JACK ©2015 CW BAYER Key of C

Intro Am E7 Am E7 At a hot spot in reno near the casino, Dm E7 Am E7 A sugar daddy sat talkin to his sweetie pie, Am E7 Am E7 He’d lost all their money so he had to tell his honey, D7 G7 The reason why.

Verse C Am Blue poker chips touched by red ruby lips, F D7 G7 My poor heart skips, honey that’s my kick. C Am Throw it all away til the break of day, F D7 G7 Can we make it pay, hear me when I say.

Chorus F C It’s the money on the table, it’s the bright lights, D7 G7 Those ringin bells, cigar smells, the cowboy lost at night. F C It’s that old cadellac, with your kisses in back, D G7 C Holdin you near, drinkin a beer, the joker and the jack.

Verse Downtown dreams and wild midnight schemes, Make those neon streams shine like moon beams. If I’m busted ﬂat and talkin thru my hat, You chase some other cat, oh you dirty rat.

Page 1 Verse Keep me hot and spot those easy slots, I’ll roll those magic dots, hit that golden pot. I’ll burn in burlesque ﬁre, lit by luck’s desire, You can get me higher, I just can’t retire.

Verse G F♯ C G Rundown shack by the river side, bottle of whiskey to ride the tide, Am C A7 D7 Midnight moon on the water wide, I could drown in tears I've cried. Em C G And, oh, I hear ﬂies buzzin round, dreamin like you're back in town, Am C A7 D Your money don't fool me now, please ease me down.

Bridge G F♯ C G I got the rollin blues like a ship thats lost her crew, Am C A7 D7 G Nothin my old captain can do but let the storm roll in.

Verse Red-eyed risin, the heat of the day, chicory coffee, it tastes like clay, Say, did I make that devil pay, just a bucket of rain I save. And, oh, boatman don't go by, leavin’ my heart high and dry, Sing your shanty lullaby and I will cry.

Verse Twilight sittin on an old elm stump, whittlin’ dust and a kickin’ lumps, Used to win at bridge no trump, could it be I love this dump. And, oh, here’s that sawyer in white, tyin’ up to do me right, Your moustache lights up the night, Lordy what a sight. THOSE LOWDOWN DIRTY UNLUCKY BROKEN HEARTED BLUES ©2015 CW BAYER Key of F

Verse dim 7 dim 7 F F♯ C F F♯ C I get high with low life, all my friends are bums, dim 7 m F F♯ C D They all seem to know life, and where I’m comin from. G C7 Can't you see me walkin, can’t you hear me talkin’, dim 7 7 dim 7 B♭ B F D G C F F♯ C I got those lowdown dirty unlucky broken hearted blues.

Verse When I was little boy my mama told son, Watch them crazy women they’ll leave you on the run. They’ll call you honey, they’ll take your money, You get those lowdown dirty unlucky broken hearted blues.

Chorus dim 7 B♭ B A The kinda blues you wanna lose when you’ve lost it all, Dm Gm C7 You’re on the street, no one to meet and no place left to fall. I go to sleep at noon time, I lie awake at night, I drink a little whiskey and I get into a ﬁght. That’s why I’m sighin’, can't you hear me cryin’, I got those lowdown dirty unlucky broken hearted blues.

Verse The preacher reads my epitaph, my doctor sends his bill, My lawyer’s got my case, I guess he always will. This dancehall’s ringin, I just keep singin, I got those lowdown dirty unlucky broken hearted blues. THOSE WILD WESTERN WOMEN ©2015 CW BAYER Key of G

Verse G Grandpa ran a dude ranch, ridin on a horse, G7 Livin off them women out to get divorced.

Chorus C G Way out in Reno, where they party all the time D7 C G D7 And those wild western women give you a nickle for a dime.

Verse Grandma rode the rodeo, goin town to town, Lookin for some cattleman to lay that dollar down.

Verse They met in the casino, spinnin that roulette, He said, I like your boots, she replied, you bet.

Verse They went out honky tonkin to a cowbilly band, Stompin boogie woogie on a one night stand.

Verse The hitched up at the chapel and the cowpokes came to sing, Grandpa dived into the Truckee and ﬁshed her out a ring.

Verse She liked to dance the two step, rockin to and fro, Scratchin like a chicken, kickin up her toe.

Verse He liked to drink his whiskey up in the mountain air, Talkin to the coyotes and sleepin with the bear.

Verse E E7 A A7 Walkin on the wild side, walkin on the wild side, m 7 D♭ A♭ F♯ B Goin to dances, takin some chances out where the cowpokes ride. E E7 A A7 Walkin on the wild side, feelin a little bit fried, 7 7 7 A E A E F♯ B E Rollin in clover but I crossed over, walkin on the wild side.

Verse Walkin on the wild side, walkin on the wild side, Spendin big money on my new honey after all the tears I've cried. Walkin on the wild side, leavin the lies you tried, You wanted some fun but I'm gettin it done, walkin on the wild side.

Verse B7 E I don't hurt nobody, sleepin out in the rain, 7 F♯ B If you're lookin for trouble, I got double and oh so much pain. E E7 A A7 Walkin on the wild side, nowhere else to hide, 7 7 7 A E A E F♯ B E So long mama, now all my drama's walkin on the wild side.

Verse Walkin on the wild side, walkin on the wild side, Tellin my story, broken hearted glory, singin the blues with pride. Walkin on the wild side, livin where love has died, Are you down and out, well hear me shout walkin on the wild side. WITH A GAL NAMED JANE RIDIN' BY MY SIDE ©2015 CW BAYER Key of C

Intro F Dm F Dm G C7 Way out west my mama pined, watch yer step when yer love light shines, 7 7 7 B♭ A D G Look for a sweetheart oh so reﬁned but mama can’t help me now…

Verse C7 F I gotta cowgirl likes to drink whiskey, tell dirty jokes, act real frisky, 7 7 7 C F E E♭ Go out shootin my forty four, don’t mind me hangin' her back door. D7 G7 A few good teeth and a couple of curves, kicks me in the rear when I get nerves. 7 7 C F F♯ C F Yes sir, boys, I’m satisﬁed, with a gal named Jane ridin’ by my side .

Verse We hit the lights on a reg’lar spree, rollin’ the dice like a spellin’ the bee, Huggin’ an a kissin’ till the cows come home, won’t somebody answer the phone, Wake up in a pile at the edge of town, don’t tell mama just what I found, Yes sir, boys, I’m satisﬁed, with a gal named Jane ridin’ by my side.

Verse I bought her a horse with four left feet, I painted the barn but it wanted to eat, She likes my truck one fender gone, we sit ‘round singin’ honky tonk songs. She ﬂirts with the mayor but that won’t last, who needs a future when you’ve got a past, Yes sir, boys, I’m satisﬁed, with a gal named Jane ridin’ by my side.

Verse Out to the roadhouse I took her dancin’, in her fancy boots, boys, she’s prancin’, The whole gang's tossin’ dollar bills, I'm throwin punches and out to kill.

Verse Now I play guitar, a singin' this song, the bums in jail all hummin’ along, Yes sir, boys, I’m satisﬁed, with a gal named Jane ridin’ by my side.

Page 1 Verse C7 D7 Yes sir, boys, I’m satisﬁed, hallelujah, ﬁt to be tied, 7 7 m G C F B♭ F With a gal named Jane ridin by my side.

Verse Am Take me out where the zephyr sings, Dm Never mind how the rattler rings, Am E7 I wanna see that hawk ﬂy so high, Am Cross that dotted sagebrush land, Dm Dig me deep in endless sand, E7 Am Give me stars in the desert sky.

Verse F C When I die, oh let me ramble, G Am Up that rocky trail, by and by. F C Ain’t no use in all your money, honey, E7 Am Give me stars in the desert sky.

Verse This guitar pays my coffee bill, Wild horses up the hill, Painted ladies sweet as apple pie. With Pick Ax Pete and Baldy Green, Comstock Annie makes the scene, Give me stars in the desert sky.

Page 1 Verse Tell the Lord that boom and bust, Can’t compare to blowin' dust, The bones of ancient lakes gone dry. Cottonwood by hidden streams. Wild women in my dreams, Give me stars in the desert sky.

Verse Place me far from city lights, Hate the work both day and night, Want to hear that wild coyote cry. Out where dust devils dance, Pour me one at the Last Chance, Give me stars in the desert sky.

Verse By that dry wood pinyon shack, Far from the beaten track, Lay that banjo down by my side. Tell the tramps and desert rats, Love moves like a mountain cat, Give me stars in the desert sky.

Verse Where dead men live up in the rocks, Old timers still wind their clocks, And there's nothin' you can buy. I'll be

Verse G Am G Am C D9 G Down in the great big city, people rushin by, Gdim F Fm A7 D9 Eeverybody in hurry, and I don’t know why. Em Bm Am D9 There aint nothin' for me, I’m here but I could die, Dm F Fm A7 D9 And everynight when I walk out, I look up and cry.

Chorus G Gdim D9 C D9 G Give me back Nevada’s moon, up in a western sky, G Gdim D9 A7 D9 I wanna hear those coyotes croon, feel the wind rushin' by. Em Bm Am D9 I wanna smell the sagebrush after the rain fall, G Gdim C D9 G Give me back Nevada’s moon and I’ll be happy after all.

Verse Back home I had a sweetheart and boys I loved her true, But she only wanted money so its money now that I do. She had some other feller’s baby so now I play the game, Gals got up in rhinestones, everyone the same. Give me back…

Verse Someday when I’m sick and dyin', don’t you worry bout me, Just send me some old pickup truck, a driver fast and free. Take me down some desert road far from these walls of sin, So I can tell St. Peter as I come roarin' in. Give me back… GONNA KEEP ME WARM SOME RAINY DAY ©2015 CW BAYER Key of D

Verse Out where the western wind whistles a tune, And shadows the light of clouds so bright dancing under the moon. My mind will drink till all of that gray, Gonna keep me warm some rainy day.

Verse Tie yer whiskey down, tie yer whiskey down, Pour me a shot, make it hot, Tie yer whiskey down. Take tomorrow back, take tomorrow back, Put it in the box, turn the locks, Take tomorrow back.

Verse G C G Have you seen the damsel who stole my checkered pants? C G A7 D7 She traveled to Nevada all the way from Paris France. C G C I gave her twenty dollars and I never acted rough. C G D7 G She stole my checked pants and left me standin in the buff.

Chorus C G C G Standin in the buff, standin in the buff. C G D G She stole my checkered pants and left me standing in the buff.

Verse I met her over whiskey in a friendly sort of place. She wore a red carnation and a smile upon her face. If I hadn't a seen her twinkle I mighta turned right then, and saved my checkered pants from all the dreadful ways of men. The dreadful ways of men, the dreadful ways of me, and saved my checkered pants from all the dreadful ways of men. The dreadful ways of men….

Verse Next morn as I walked down the street, I's feelin quite a breeze. And everyone I happened on remarked upon my knees. When my mind began to clear my nose began to run. There's ears to hold my hat up but no holster for my gun. Holster fer ma gun, holster fer ma gun, there's ears to hold my hat up but no holster fer ma gun. Holder fer ma gun…

Page 1 Verse She's stolen pants in Mexico and on the northern coast. So, when you go a sportin tie yer britches to the post. And if you see a gal in red suspenders, well, they're mine. Oh, the dollars in those checkered pants should total forty nine. Total forty nine, total forty nine, the dollars in those checkered pants should total forty nine. Total forty nine….

Verse A D A purple shard bathed in sunlight, serenaded by the western wind, A E An old bottle from an old saloon where the dance came to an end. D A Hit the lips of a salt-ﬂat maid who bought it in nineteen two, E A E A You can toss it hand to hand, passin’ thru.

Chorus D A Passin’ thru, coyotes cryin, passin’ thru, west wind sighin. B7 E The silver’s gone with the ragtime songs, buddy, what’ll you do. D A Passin’ thru, headin down the road, passin’ thru, with a heavy load. E A E7 We’re all alike lookin for a strike, passin’ thru.

Verse Each evenin’ she would walk the sage, a vision in a ﬂowered frock, By cottonwood where the head-frame stood and her Bill drilled in the rock. The whiskey gave her one ﬁne jolt and washed away the blues, Till she threw it at the road, passin’ thru.

Verse A crust of sand on the edge of glass at the end of camp, Held her ﬁnal fallen tear as she cursed that mining scamp. Soon the desert moon would rise and show he’d no more crew, Just a dream of dry romance, passin’ thru. LOUIE THE HORSE ©2015 CW BAYER Key of C

Chorus C Went to see my old friend Slim, G C He had a horse called Lou looked just like him. He lit up a smoke, told an old joke and said, G "you ought to give Louie a spin." Threw on the saddle and reins, Sshoulda requested new brains, C G Put one foot in, took off like the wind, G7 C Llearnin that Louie ain't lame.

Verse F C You need a bald faced bay with the right appeal, F C Lots of chrome and four good wheels, F C Sip the clutch and its the real feel, G Louie the horse was a real steal, C Yippee tie yi yippee tie yay.

Verse Lou knew the way to a bar, We made money on racin the hot rod cars. Roundin near, folks threw me beers, And I felt like a shootin star. Lou knew the way to a ranch, Heavens how that horse he could dance. Jumpin over the barn I waved my arm, And wripped a hole in my pants.

Page 1 Verse Headed down under the hill, Crossin the place of shotgun Bill. Did a double loop, hit the chicken coop, And came up arunnin still. Joined a parade in town, All the ladies was agathered round. I tipped my hat and kicked his fat, Lou said, "shoo", and lay down.

Verse They offered me ﬁfty bucks, sayin, "Get that derned cayuse unstuck. He's in the way of the band, The nine foot man, and the antique ﬁre trucks." Movin Lou wouldn't do, Till I waved a bottle of glue. He took off in a sweat with a majorette, I gave Slim a dollar or two.

Verse E B7 E Honey don’t you marry a railroad man B7 Honey don’t you marry a railroad man E A7 He’s headin on down the track, he ain’t never comin back E B7 E Honey don’t you marry a railroad man

Verse He’s just a ﬁve-cent rounder in a two dollar town, He’s just a ﬁve-cent rounder in a two dollar town. He loves to roll those dice, he’ll roll them once or twice, Honey don’t you marry a railroad man. Honey don’t you marry….

Verse On that one eyed rattler crossin’ the mountain side, On that one eyed rattler crossin’ the mountain side. In the wind and rain, he’s ridin’ that western train, Honey don’t you marry a railroad man Honey don’t you marry….

Verse Sleepin’ in the grave yard all night long, Sleepin’ in the grave yard all night long. He hit the saloon now he’s howlin’ at the moon, Honey don’t you marry a railroad man. Honey don’t you marry…. DYIN' ON THE BOARDWALK OF THE BLUE SALOON ©2015 CW BAYER Key of D

Verse D G Tell me lies bout the good old days, Bm G Let me drIft in a mystic haze, Em A7 Gazin up at the desert moon. D G I didn't seem to have a care, Bm G Ladies saw me lying there, Em G D Dieing on the boardwalk of the blue saloon.

Verse What I remember of that night, I think I got into a ﬁght, The band playIn loud and out of tune. I felt just like an unmade bed, And then I shot some feller dead, Dieing on the boardwalk of the blue saloon.

Verse The sheriff came and knocked me down, I didn't think to stand my ground, I heard gentle frienDs and lovers croon. Damn I think I dropped my beer, And all my pals let out a cheer, Diein on the boardwalk of the blue saloon.

Verse I thought about my Pappy's crimes, My heart broken four ﬁve times, The rent comin due tomorrow noon. It washed me o're but not so bad, The simple life is what I had, Diein on the boardwalk of the blue saloon.

Page 1 Verse Find some rowdy and make him treat, Pull the boots from my feet, Tell the doctor come, it's after noon. My restless heart saw every wrong, Loved a singer, kept the song, Dien' on the boardwalk of the blue saloon.

Verse These days I sit here in my cell, And all these stories I can tell, Talkin to the wall, a crazy loon, The friggin lot was better then, Rats we're rats and men were men, Diein on the boardwalk of the blue saloon.

Verse m 7 D B♭ Last time I saw her she’d a beer in her hand, m 7 7 D B♭ A The gray peaks danced for a ragtime band. Gm Dm The tourists had gone home and the roads were ice, E7 A7/ Comstock Annie, coulda loved her twice. m 7 D B♭ Like the dry moon ﬂyin above St. Mary’s church, m 7 7 D B♭ A Her one good eye left me in the lurch. Gm Dm I’m missin' her kissin' in the middle of C street, E7 A7/ Dm Comstock Annie, kinda wild but sweet.

Chorus F DmDm/ GG/ or G7G7 All those dreams of wanderin the sag, e C G All those coyote trails, can’t turn the page. Gm Dm She hums a little tune, plays banjo in the wind, E7 A7 Dm Comstock Annie with her freckled grin.

Verse She left a peace sign for the Sheriff to ﬁnd, Talks to Mark Twain with the power of her mind. Wanders Sun Mountain lookin for some fun, Comstock Annie what have you done. Now she’s hangin with a banker in a cowboy hat, Ridin on a Harley goin’ rat a tat tat. Lookin’ for a place in her face for a jewel, Comstock Annie, I’m such a fool.

Page 1 Verse I met her on the stage at Piper’s Opry House, Clumsy and loud like a midnight mouse. In her beaded top and her rhinestone boots, Comstock Annie shoutin rooty toot toot. Now the Red Dog’s hoppin, and it’s lit up once more, The ghosts on boot-hill all know the score. You ramblers and gamblers, better place your bets, Comstock Annie, that gal haunts me yet.

Verse A D A Come all you jolly cowpokes, a story I will wail, B7 E ‘bout some wild buckaroos out lonesome on the trail. A D A Who purchased from a catalog, collectin’ up the fee, D A E A E7 Colonel Booker’s New Volcanic Brass Calliope.

Verse “Best be no slow waltzes,” cried Cookie with his knife, “They might make me lonesome for some doilies and a wife. Want nothin’ but the polka, that’s what they said it’d be, Colonel Booker’s New Volcanic Brass Calliope”.

Verse The parcel ‘rived that winter and the waddies lay entranced, “Boys, we need a whoop-tee-doo just like in Paris, France. Stow that old time ﬁddle, got some private orchestry, Colonel Booker’s New Volcanic Brass Calliope”.

Verse Cookie wound the iron crank and threw the fatal switch, We hid behind the water trough as gizmos set to twitch. It bucked about the old corral till Midnight had to ﬂee, Colonel Booker’s New Volcanic Brass Calliope.

Verse Tin can whistles split the air, belts and wheels moaned, Inside a captive banjolin gave out a torrid tone. Smoke shot hot from tambourines, mercy what a spree, Colonel Booker’s New Volcanic Brass Calliope.

Page 1 Verse Now there’s leevers in the hayloft and cogs upon the fence, Those rounders say the whoop-tee-doo just knocked them full of sense. The drum still spun on upward, last anyone could see, Colonel Booker’s New Volcanic Brass Calliope.

Verse C G Am It’s not hard to dream of stars when you’re campin out, F D9 On the emigrant route where the coyotes shout, G F Em And the satellites whiz by till the bright mornin sky, Am D9 G Shines with the desert sun.

Verse It’s a land made of sand and of ancient hope, Full of rocky slopes where wild horses lope, And a wind across space that runs a race, With things yet to be done.

Verse F E7 By a ﬂickerin' ﬂame wild and tame, C Am G You sleep with the scent of the sage. F Fm Am Adim And a call from the hills that adds to the chills, C G C G7 Campin' in Nevada tonight.

Verse When you reach that far beach by the alkali ﬂat, Wear a tight wide hat, make the desert your mat, And leaving all talk, dream of the hawk, High and on the run.

Verse You can hear far and near all the echoes long, Of the pow wow song and the Chinese gong, As the ranch hands dance and the show girls prance, Workin for work and fun.

Page 1 Verse See the graves by the trail that the tumbleweeds cloak, And the old wooden spoke where the wagon wheel broke, Hear the prayer that goes on from evening till dawn, Fired from an old rusty gun.

Verse Ten million cars whiz by and never note that border sky Or the zephyr’s lonesome cry, Carson City serenade. Then the big clock sings a song, Cactus Jack waves along, Every tumbleweed belongs, Carson City serenade. DON'T FALL DOWN A MINE SHAFT ©2015 CW BAYER Key of C

Verse C G F Am Traveling to Nevada, this warning’s for you, Em F C Please be careful as you wander through. Am Em F Am Beware that abyss that waits for the daft, F C Don’t fall down a mine shaft.

Chorus Am Em F C Old nails in the sand sing this song, G Am No sign, no fence and the bosses are gone. Am Em F Am Feel that subterranean draft, F C Don’t fall down a mine shaft.

Verse Men dig the mountain and treasure each speck, A hundred foot tumble and you’ll break your neck. Ignore the glitter, the rock cut with craft, Don’t fall down a mine shaft. Old nails…

Verse Some days you will drift on an underground stream, Forever trapped in a dark desert dream. Unless you can conjure some magical raft, Don’t fall down a mine shaft. Old nails…

Page 1 Verse The ghost of a miner out crossing the plain, Sails for plunder deep in the vein. Pause you’ll hear him having a laugh, Don’t fall down a mine shaft.

Verse Dm C Look, I said to Tex, there's some burners by the road, Dm C Their space mobile's broken down an' they don't know it's slowed. Gm A7 We pulled onto the shoulder to try and lend a hand, E7. A7 With tattooed bums they shoved us drums and said, you're the band.

Chorus Dm E7 Burners by the road, burners by the road, A7 Dm Our hammers gonna help, burners by the road

Verse Dancin' round with candy lights an' thumpin up the dust, We all got the boom boom boom while jumpin' at the bust. I tried to hide my eyes from those random shots of ﬁre, Ain't no fool, I grabbed my tools--I changed the tire.

Verse I climbed into the drivers seat just to watch the dials, Tex is gooﬁn' cross the roof n boys he's got the smiles. The party never stopped, nobody took a bow, That space mobile lifted off an' I hollered, holy cow!

Verse Who knew that babes an' bass make universal bliss, And some of those got no clothes while blowin me a kiss. Decked out in their tin foil, robots in the sand, Doin' drugs, eatin' bugs an cleanin' up the land.

Page 1 Verse Hot and Happy Flats is the land they're singin' of, Tex and I dropped them at that place of peace and love. We had no dough for tickets, we turned the ship around, We cruise the stars, spottin' cars of pilgrims broken down.

Verse Somewhere in the galaxy two hoboes roam tonight, Far from whiskey bottles and wild barroom ﬁghts. And when that dizzy art machine spills its happy load, Any weather, who's got feathers, burners by the road.

Verse F C My truck is rustin in the dust out on the desert dry, F C I’ve been diggin’ out all day beneath the western sky. F Adim C A7 A few more miles to Carson where I can drink a beer, D7 G7 That’s the promised land but I’m in the sand out here. F C Jackrabbits and the coyotes, all seem to know my name, F C I changed it back in ’99, I can change it once again. F Adim C A7 My boss thinks I’m a loser, my gal thinks I’m a bum, D7 G7 I just broke my shovel, guess I’ll use my thumb.

Chorus F G7 C Buddy won’t you give me a ride, F G7 C Buddy won’t you give me a ride. F Adim C A7 There’s a cold one up ahead, don’t you leave me here for dead, D7 G7 C Buddy won’t you give me a ride.

Page 1 Verse I headed for the sagebrush just to be alone, Where cars are far-between and breezes seem to moan. Tellin’ me to turn off on that dusty road, And suddenly I’m slippin’ down into this hole. Devils cross the ﬂat keep callin’ me to dance, That hawk circling overhead ain’t lookin for romance. I dream I’m squeezin’ Sally down at the corner bar, This lager taste like alkali, wait I see a car. Buddy won’t you give me….

Verse The tie rod is busted and the battery won’t crank, I’d like to help mankind, maybe rob a bank. Drop me at the corner by the coffee shop, I’ll tell ‘em all the tale, how somebody stopped. Somewhere there’s blue skies a hundred miles wide, An old box canyon where an outlaw can hide. Here’s ﬁve for gas and thanks for what you done, Someday I’ll get this dern truck to run. Buddy won’t you give me….

Verse C Bobcat in the bunch and I ain't got one hunch, G Where those poor dogies aim to go. C I run 'em up and down, head 'em back and turn 'em round, G C This must be the way to Mexico.

Chorus F C To Mexico, (to Mexico) G This must be the way to Mexico. C I'll run 'em up and down, head 'em back and turn 'em round, G C This must be the way to Mexico.

Verse There's a lady in Juarez dotes on every word I says, When she do the polka I'm aglow. After all that lah dee dah, her baby calls me pa, This must be the way to Mexico. To Mexico…

Verse Cowpie in my eye and my whiskers full of ﬂy, All I really wants a little dough. After sleepin on this nag I'll sidle like a rag, This must be the way to Mexico. To Mexico… BLACK POWDER IN THE CROCK ©2015 CW BAYER Key of A

Verse A E D A Late one night at Rendezvous I took some apple pie, D A E from Rattlesnake McGee sayin, “here’s mud in yer eye.” A E D A I tilted back the jug, boys, and got the tallest shock, D A E A to ﬁnd he had included black powder in the crock.

Chorus D A I soared across the heavens and past a thousand stars, D A E I tipped my hat at Jupiter and Mars. A E D A Flyin past the moon, I chipped a bit of rock, D A E A glint to act as ﬂint for black powder in the crock.

Page 1 Verse ‘Twould not’ve been so special if I didn’t smoke a pipe, exhalin apple vapors the potion set alight. soon I left the ground and I joined a feathered ﬂock, dancin and a singin of black powder in the crock.” I soared…

Renegades and Injuns, scouts and trappers too, possum, fox and beaver in the smoky blue. Squirrel, rabbit, coon, the animals could talk, dancin round the ﬁre for black powder in the crock. I soared…

“What goes up must come down”, the mountain men declare, next day I dug up Rattlesnake, asked him how he faired. “I’m makin apple pie, twill be my private stock. tis me mither’s recipe, black powder in the crock.” I soared…

Verse C F C My pickup truck got stuck in the muck, F C Just this side of Elko. I tightened my boots and stepped in the soup, D G And fell in up to my elbow. F C Swam for the jack where I keep it in back, F G As the roof disappeared in goo. C F C Cryin "I'm cooked", upward I looked, G C And a cow on the bank said, "moo".

Chorus F C F C Cross Nevada I ﬂoated. Weeks I noted, F G Singing with coyotes at night. C F C Becomin dissheveled I danced with the devil, G C Ridin the thunderstorm's light.

Verse In a torrent I swirled and I thought about my girl, She was waitin at home for the beer. I clutched in my hand one aluminum can till, A rock tried to lodge in my ear, Grabbed a power pole, but it slipped from its hole, Blackin out half of the state. Miles downstream I straddled this beam, Fishin with buttons for bait. Cross…

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About to expire I spied barbed wire and, Snagged my cap on a splinter. A Basque unstuck me sayin, "how lucky, You didn't fall in last winter." He said with a sigh, "our desert is dry but The weather nobody knows." Still I dream chocolate ice cream, Runnin between my toes. Cross…

Chorus o 7 7 B♭ B F E E♭ D A day like any other day in a someday sort of land, G7 Gm C7 Look at me, c’est la vie, strike up the band.

Verse Am E7 If the Ormsby house's never done I'm ok, Am They leveled the round house an’ hauled it away. Am E7 Am Dm But sheriff on the highway far from town, Am E7 Am Someone cut the shoe tree down.

Chorus C Am A sad murder ballad. it looked like salad, B7 E7 Lying on the ground. Am E7 Am Dm Sunburned soles, laces falling out of holes, Am E7 Am Someone cut the shoe tree down.

Verse For many decades it was standing there, Collecting pairs of foot wear in the air. How I'm gonna miss that lost and found, Someone cut the shoe tree down.

Verse Aliens from mars danced there at night, Buckaroo boots on branches to the right. The tallest cottonwood for miles around, Someone cut the shoe tree down.

Verse Some hobo needed tennies, short on cash, Or the green weenies abhored the trash. The Feds have the case, they're dressed in brown, Someone cut the shoe tree down.

Page 1 Verse Skin that varmit and we'll all say thanks, We held a service and we cried with angst. The trunk hit the snow without a sound, Someone cut the shoe tree down.

Verse The act is a sign of the gathering gloom, Mankind’s ﬁnal and impending doom. I heard it on the radio, sitting in my room, Someone cut the shoe tree down.

Verse C F C Feelin happy my old pappy used to set me on his knee, D9 G From his heart he’d impart how the world ought to be. C F E7 As he’d croon the whole saloon would rise and sing along, F C A7 D9 G7 C I’m a bobbin, the joint’s a throbbin as pappy sang this song.

Chorus G C When it’s ragtime in Nevada pour me another shot, G C Bikers, bums and cowpokes, hippies smokin pot. F Adim C A7 Hookers, hustlers, UFOs, that sweet thing on a tare, D9 G7 C G7 When it’s ragtime in Nevada I’ll be there.

Verse Rattlesnakin, syncopatin tough guys check their guns, Boardwalk ﬂoozies shout out woozy, “pappy make it fun!” All night on the upright, boys he held me near, Fingers snappin, toes a tappin, he’d whisper in my ear.

Verse Pappy’s left and I’m bereft still I play on the old banjo, Sage and pine, beer and wine everywhere I go. Desert moon, one more tune, gonna make it swing, These rhinestones gonna moan, shake that thing. WALK THAT WILD DREAM ©2015 CW BAYER Key of C

Verse C See the moon rise o’er the hill, F Who needs that whiskey still, C G We’ll be driftin’ on that beam. C By a campﬁre burnin’ bright, F Sing yer troubles to the light, C G C Stranger, walk that wild dream.

Chorus Am C Walk that wild dream, walk that wild dream, G C Stranger, walk that wild dream.

Verse Those pioneers took this trail, Hobos who rode the rail, Far from mankind’s moneyed scheme. As their blue stars shine above, We’ll strike a tune fer love, Stranger, walk that wild dream. Walk that wild dream….

Verse In a ghost saloon lost and loud, I’ll recall this gentle crowd, Smoke always ﬁnds itself a stream. Our old songs’ll sweep the ﬂoor, With dancin’ girls I’ll weep no more, Stranger, walk that wild dream. Walk that wild dream….

Page 1 Verse We shot the gap at Devil's Gate, With Whiskey Bob who met his fate,

Verse Ridin cross the desert with the team. God reached down to dig potholes, Now he's got Bob's old soul, Stranger, walk that wild dream.

Verse Hear the the clouds call 'cross the ﬂat, Go and roam you desert rat, Out where the winds at midnight scream. Where rivers run beneath the ground, And memories of home abound, Stranger, walk that wild dream. Walk that wild Dream....

Verse Comes the mornin, no partin’ long, Flapjacks and coffee strong, Boil it up an’ I don’t need no cream. I’m headin' down this desert road, You have helped to share my load, Stranger, walk that wild dream. Walk that wild dream….

Verse C Well I happened to stand on the corner today, D9 When I heard a song on the radio play, C A7 Broken hearted, singin' the blues, G7 Much too sad for a buckaroo. C Give me ropin' and ridin' and tossin' big bales to, D7 Horses you hear of in all of our tales. F C A7 I'm leavin' town, you'll ﬁnd me down, D7 G7 C At the cowcamp jamboree.

Chorus G C There'll be dust a risin' and folks collidin', G C Cowboys singin' in harmony. G C A7 Down the middle to that ragtime ﬁddle, D9 G Hear my yo de oh lay dee hee. C You' ﬁnd me laggin' round that old chuck wagon, D9 Bowl of beans sittin' on my knee. F C A7 When day is done, I'm havin fun, D7 G C At the cowcamp jamboree.

Page 1 Verse Take me back to that shack with my good time pals, Camp ﬁre singin' round the ole corral. Ragtime ﬁddle and a shoe string bow, Washtub bass and that old banjo. Cowpokes pickin on their old guitars, Night wind risin' from the western stars, Blue desert moon, everyone's in tune, At the cowcamp jamboree. There'll be....

Verse When I get there you bet there'll be dancin' round, Eatin mountain oysters and whoopin' up a sound. Two steppin' my cotton eyed cutie, Purty little pigtailed bullridin' beauty. Hey Mr. DJ play me a song, coyotes callin' all night long. Way out west, land that I love best, At the cowcamp jamboree. There'll be....

Verse D Bm It was a night like this with a moon like that, Em7 A7 To a hot lullaby by an old jazz cat, G Gm D B7 In a run down joint where they all used to play, Em A7 Rockin the whole night away, G Gm We went spinnin like a top cross the ﬂoor, 7 m D F♯ B And I kept shoutin out for more, Em A7 D At the touch, the touch of your hand.

Verse You wore red lipstick and high heeled shoes, That made yer walkin’ a course in the blues. I worried I’d be drinkin’ my troubles away, At the roadhouse till the break of day. Call me a taxi, lend me dime, Or let me thrill one more time, At the touch, the touch of your hand.

Page 1 Chorus A7 D The touch of your hand, the taste of your lips, A7 D The way you smile as my dance move dips, G Gm D B7 Doin the town, foolin around, Em7 A7 Out in space, still on the ground, G Gm Tell me you feel it, look me in the eyes, 7 m D F♯ B As I get that big surprise, Em7 A6 D At the touch, the touch of your hand.

Verse Now my mind goes back to those faded nights, Cowboys reelin' by the city lights. I see you two step with half the bar, Dreamin like I'm still your star. I loved swingin to that crazy beat, Saxophones and wild feet, At the touch, the touch of your hand.

Verse B♭ E♭ Just off an old road where grasses grow tall, B♭ F Down where cottonwood yellow every fall, B♭ E♭ Sittin by a fence post on a spot of green, B♭ F B♭ I'm writin' you this letter, feet stuck in the stream.

Verse Crickets ﬁddle and jump, the water's high this year, Spring came late, we'll loose one hay I fear. Friday at a party, I drank a bit too much. You left no address and I miss your touch.

Verse Did I tell you bout the time, I ran away from home, Lit out for the coastland, bound to be alone? All my hopes got foggy, and hid there in the trees, I'm sendin' you this letter on a desert breeze.

Verse Mama says your grand-dad came here long ago, Drivin covered wagon, searchin' for gold. Could it be his bloodline, bleached out in the sun. No, don't say that small towns never are much fun.

Verse Think about this desert where lost coyotes sing, Where high beneath the rock, rattlers hide their sting, Where curlin' from the sun you watch hawks entrance a jack. I saw your eyes wander as we danced round and back.

Page 1 Verse Just off an old road where grasses grow tall, Down where cottonwood yellow every fall, Sttin by a fence post on a spot of green, I'm writin' you this letter, feet stuck in the stream.

Verse C Am Blue poker chips touched by red ruby lips, F D7 G7 My poor heart skips, honey that’s my kick. C Am Throw it all away til the break of day, F D7 G7 Can we make it pay, hear me when I say.

Verse Downtown dreams and wild midnight schemes, Make those neon streams shine like moon beams. If I’m busted ﬂat and talkin thru my hat, You chase some other cat, oh you dirty rat.

Verse C E7 A7 From Virginia on the hill, down to Carson, what a thrill, D7 G C Co G7 The V&T’s back in town again. C E7 A7 Hear that whistle, smell that smoke, haulin all the ﬁnest folk, D7 G C The V&T’s back in town again.

Chorus F C The V&T’s back in town again. D7 They tore her down but they brought her round, G7/ I’m telling ya friend! C E7 Park your Chevy, park your Ford, A7 Hear that conductor, “all aboard!” D7 G C Co G7 The V&T’s back in town again.

Verse Little kids with lolly pops, buckaroos who tip their tops, The V&T’s back in town again. Fancy gamblers rollin dice, lovely ladies oh so nice, The V&T’s back in town again.

Verse Round the bend, slap my knee, in the tunnel shout whoopee, The V&T’s back in town again. Hear those wheels clickety clack, I ain’t never comin back, The V&T’s back in town again. JACK DONNELL ©2015 CW BAYER Key of C

Verse G C D G He came out west from Ireland, Jack Donnell was his name, G C D G He came to work the railway and play the miner's game. G C D G He fell in love with a Paiute girl which was against the rules, G C D G G C D G And fought a man in Reno town who called him a darn fool.

Verse He broke out of the county jail and vowed that he'd be free, Up in Virginia City, Jack set out on a spree. In a rush to make his pile Jack robbed a monte bank But spent it all on whiskey his friends all promptly drank.

Verse Far out on the rocky road Jack robbed the evening stage, and thar he met the novelist who wrote the Western Sage. Says he, "Now Jack you strike me as a fairly clever lad, Let's head down to Carson town and we'll put on the cad."

Verse Soon Jack wrote home to his ma in dear old Ireland, "I've got a silver headed cane, no pocket full of sand. I never curse, I never swear. The gals I know are ﬁne. My bhoys out on the corner put down all sorts of crime."

Verse Late one night while gambling, Jack drew a royal ﬂush, he nearly fell out of his chair, he could not help but blush. He glanced ore at his Rosy and panic ﬁlled his face, Jack saw that he had tipped his hand, informin' the whole place.

Page 1 Verse Jack drew his pistol from his waist but pulled too hard too soon. The echo from that awful blast rattled round the room. Jack lay dieing on the ﬂoor, wonder in his eyes. The ﬁnal words our hero spoke, "Sure, I am surprised!"

Verse He came out west from Ireland, Jack Donnell was his name, he came to work the railway and play the miner's game. He fell in love with a Paiute girl which was against the rules, and fought a man in Reno town who called him a damn fool.

Verse C G Snow falls white on the bunkhouse tonight, hear how the buckaroos sing, C They're deckin' the halls with old cattle calls and makin their banjers ring. F The cook he's a croonin', the ﬁddler's tunin', the tenderfoot thinks he can hum, C G C They reckon pert near it’s costin' em dear, Cowboy Christmas Has Come.

Verse F C They dance man to man, beatin the pan, swingin an old cow bell, G C Professin their faith with bowlegged grace, and usin the buckaroo yell. (Ah ha!) C The boss starts to ropin' the ones who're mopin, and stringin 'em up by their F thumbs. C G C They reckon pert near it’s costin' em dear, Cowboy Christmas Has Come .

Verse Thick as a stick, a yodelin Nick, comes boostin up cowpoke morale, His reindeer they seem alot like the team, of mules from out the corral. He's tossin new rags from out of his bags, and sippin on cocoa and rum, They reckon pert near it’s costin' em dear, Cowboy Christmas Has Come.

Verse Dawn sets to break but nobody's awake, except for the tenderfoot kid, A barn full of plugs holler and slug, the buckaroos tighten their lids. A star on the sly travels the sky, a maverick that's never been run, They reckon pert near it’s costin' em dear, Cowboy Christmas Has Come. DON'T GO DANCIN' SPORTIN' YER SPURS ©2015 CW BAYER Key of G

Verse G You got your ten gallon hat, got your pointy pointy boots, D Got your fringy jacket, got your rooty toot toot. G Got your line about Texas but I wanna tell you sir, D G Don't go dancin' sportin' your spurs.

Chorus C G Don't go dancin sportin your spurs, A7 D That ringle jingle jangle ain't my kind of words. G Wanna get close, make the cowgirls purr, D G Don't go dancin' sportin' your spurs.

Verse You got your four wheel truck, got your gun up on a rack, Got your silver buckle, got your tools in back. Got your six pack partner, easy on the curves, Don't go dancin' sportin' your spurs.

Verse You got your big bay horse, got your saddle in the barn, Got that old lariat, got me hangin on your arm. Got your yippeeodelayeeay, save it for the herd, Don't go dancin' sportin' your spurs. BOBCAT IN THE BUNCH ©2015 CW BAYER Key of C

Verse C Bobcat in the bunch and I ain't got one hunch, G Where those poor dogies aim to go. C I run 'em up and down, head 'em back and turn 'em round, G C This must be the way to Mexico.

Chorus F C To Mexico, (to Mexico) G This must be the way to Mexico. C I'll run 'em up and down, head 'em back and turn 'em round, G C This must be the way to Mexico.

Verse There's a lady in Juarez dotes on every word I says, When she do the polka I'm aglow. After all that lah dee dah, her baby calls me pa, This must be the way to Mexico. To Mexico…

Verse Cowpie in my eye and my whiskers full of ﬂy, All I really wants a little dough. After sleepin on this nag I'll sidle like a rag, This must be the way to Mexico. To Mexico… BUDDY WON'T YOU GIVE ME A RIDE ©2015 CW BAYER Key of C

Verse G D These lonesome hours now you're gone, G That once were ours till it all gone wrong. E7 Am They make me happy, tho I was blue, D G I'm head over heels over you.

Verse You had your fun, out runnin round, Party party party all over town. Hey babe I'm laughin, every day is new, I'm head over heels over you.

Verse Tomorrow morning I'm gonna take a walk, Drink a little coffee, make a little talk. Gonna tell everybody, after what you put me thru, I'm head over heels over you. WITH A GAL NAMED JANE RIDIN' BY MY SIDE ©2015 CW BAYER Key of C

Intro F Dm F Dm G C7 Way out west my mama pined, watch yer step when yer love light shines, 7 7 7 B♭ A D G Look for a sweetheart oh so reﬁned but mama can’t help me now…

Verse Out to the roadhouse I took her dancin’, in her fancy boots, boys, she’s prancin’, The whole gang's tossin’ dollar bills, I'm throwin punches and out to kill.

Verse Now I play guitar, a singin' this song, the bums in jail all hummin’ along, Yes sir, boys, I’m satisﬁed, with a gal named Jane ridin’ by my side.

Page 1 Verse C7 D7 Yes sir, boys, I’m satisﬁed, hallelujah, ﬁt to be tied, 7 7 m G C F B♭ F With a gal named Jane ridin by my side.

Verse D High up on the mountain by the tall pine trees, A7 D In a sweet little shack in the evening breeze. I play an old guitar, sing a lovesick song, A7 Ain't got no baby, sing it all night long.

Verse G D I use to worry, I don't worry now, E7 A7 Cuz I go out honky tonkin and no one need allow. It may be right, it may wrong, A7 D Ain't got no baby, sing it all night long.

Verse Way out in the sagebrush Mr. Coyote calls, He's got my number when the evening falls. So I holler buddy, you ain't King Kong, Ain't got no baby, sing it all night long.

Verse Down at the hot spot there's a gal named sue, She likes to two step and that'll have to do. Big earl keeps pickin till the break of dawn, Ain't got no baby, sing it all night long.

Verse Down At the opera house or picture show, I might meet somebody I used to know. I tip my hat and I'm a gettin gone, Ain't got no baby, sing it all night long.

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