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| Songs of Texas; Join the sing along! | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 28 2003, 07:44 PM (457 Views) | |
| RavenclawCommonRoom | Jun 28 2003, 07:44 PM Post #1 |
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THE YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS There's a yellow rose in Texas That I am going to see. No other soldier knows her -- No soldier, only me. She cried so when I left her, It like to broke my heart, And if I ever find her, We never more shall part. She's the sweetest rose of color This soldier ever knew. Her eyes are bright as diamonds, They sparkle like the dew. You may talk about your dearest May And sing of Rosa Lee, But the Yellow Rose of Texas Beats the belles of Tennessee. Where the Rio Grande is flowing And the starry skies are bright, She walks along the river In the quiet summer night. She thinks, if I remember, When we parted long ago, I promised to come back again And not to leave her so. Oh, now I'm going to find her, For my heart is full of woe, And we'll sing the song together That we sang so long ago. We'll play the banjo gaily, And we'll sing the songs of yore, And the Yellow Rose of Texas Shall be mine forever more. Oh, now I'm headed southward, For my heart is full of woe. I'm going back to Georgia To find my Uncle Joe. You may talk about your Beauregard And sing of Bobby Lee, But the gallant Hood of Texas, He played hell in Tennessee! |
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| NewTexas | Jun 29 2003, 09:58 AM Post #2 |
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Deep in the Heart of Texas The stars at night are big and bright Deep in the heart of Texas The prairie sky is wide and high Deep in the heart of Texas The sage in bloom is like perfume Deep in the heart of Texas Reminds me of the one that I love Deep in the heart of Texas The coyotes wail along the trail Deep in the heart of Texas The rabbits rush around the brush Deep in the heart of Texas The cowboys cry, "Ki yippee yi!" Deep in the heart of Texas The dogies bawl and bawl and bawl Deep in the heart of Texas The stars at night are big and bright Deep in the heart of Texas The prairie sky is wide and high Deep in the heart of Texas Deep in the heart of Texas Deep in the heart of Texas Deep in the heart of Texas Deep in the heart of Texas don't forget the clapping! |
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| The Free Traders | Aug 20 2003, 11:01 AM Post #3 |
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Whippersnapper
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Now Pecos Bill was quite a cowboy down in Texas Why, he's the Western Superman to say the least He was the roughest, toughest critter, never known to be a quitter 'Cause he never had no fear of man nor beast So yippee-i-ay-i-ya, yippee-i-o He's the toughest critter west of the Alamo Once he roped a raging cyclone out of nowhere Then he straddled it and settled down with ease And while that cyclone bucked and flitted, Pecos rolled a smoke and lit it And he tamed that ornery wind down to a breeze So yippee-i-ay-i-ya, yippee-i-o He's the toughest critter west of the Alamo Now once there was a drought that spread all over Texas So to sunny Californy he did go And though the gag is kind of corny, he brought rain from Californy And that's the way we got the Gulf of Mexico So yippee-i-ay-i-ya, yippee-i-o He's the toughest critter west of the Alamo Now once a band of rustlers stole a herd of cattle But they didn't know the herd they stole was Bill's And when he caught them crooked villains Pecos knocked out all their fillings That's the reason why there's gold them thar hills So yippee-i-ay-i-ya, yippee-i-o He's the toughest critter west of the Alamo Pecos lost his way while traveling on the desert (Water, water, water...) It was ninety miles across the burning sand (Water, water, water...) He knew he'd never reach the border (Water...) If he didn't get some water (Water...) So he got a stick and dug the Rio Grande (Yodeling) While a tribe of painted Indians did a wardance Pecos started shooting up their little game He gave those redskins such a shakeup That they jumped out of their makeup That's how the Painted Desert got it's name So yippee-i-ay-i-ya, yippee-i-o He's the toughest critter west of the Alamo While reclining on a cloud high over Texas With his guns he made the stars evaporate Then Pecos saw them stars declining So he left one brightly shining As the emblem of the Lone Star Texas State So yippee-i-ay-i-ya, yippee-i-o He's the toughest critter west of the Alamo So yippee-i-ay-i-ya, yippee-i-o He's the emblem of the Lone Star Texas State Don't forget the yodeling! |
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| The Free Traders | Aug 20 2003, 11:05 AM Post #4 |
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Whippersnapper
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All my life I've wondered if what I've done was wrong All I ever cared to do is ride my pony on I never had no heartaches, was always happy and gay Until I met a Texas girl who stole my heart away. Where the sleepy Rio Grande goes slowly to the sea It was there she promised to be mine throughout eternity But the angels they grew jelous of her beauty and her smile And came along one stormy night and stole away my bride The birds have hushed their singing, sadness is over the land Little birds miss my darlin' by the sleepy Rio Grande. Her lips were like the russian wine, her hair it hung in curls Her cheeks were like the dawn of day that breaks upon the world She's gone and left me lonely, I miss the touch of her hand Tonight while I am walking by the sleepy Rio Grande. |
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| NewTexas | Aug 27 2003, 12:19 PM Post #5 |
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[doHTML] <p align="center"><b><font face="Arial" size="4"><u>The Ballad of Davey Crockett</u></font></b></p> <p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="3">Born on a mountain top in Tennessee,<br> Greenest state in the land of the free.<br> Raised in the woods so's he knew every tree,<br> Killed him a bear when he was only three.<br> Davey, Davey Crockett<br> King of the Wild Frontier!<br> <br> He fought single handed through the Injun war,<br> Till the Creeks was whipped and peace was restored.<br> And while he was handling this risky chore,<br> Made himself a legend, forevermore.<br> Davey, Davey Crockett<br> The man who don't know fear!<br> <br> When he lost his love, and his grief was gall,<br> In his heart he wanted to leave it all,<br> And lose himself in the forest tall,<br> But he answered instead, his country's call.<br> Davey, Davey Crockett,<br> The choice of the whole frontier!<br> <br> He went off to Congress and served a spell,<br> Fixin' up the government and laws as well.<br> Took over Washington, so we hear tell,<br> And patched up the crack in the Liberty Bell.<br> Davey, Davey Crockett,<br> Serving his country well!<br> <br> When he come home, his politickin' done,<br> The western march had just begun.<br> So he packed his gear, and his trusty gun<br> And lit out a grinnin' to follow the sun.<br> Davey, Davey Crockett,<br> Leadin' the Pioneers!<br> <br> His land is biggest, and his land is best<br> From grassy plains to the mountain crest<br> He's ahead of us all in meeting the test<br> Followin' his legend right into the West<br> Davey, Davey Crockett<br> King of the Wide Frontier!<br> King of the Wild Frontier!</font></p> [/doHTML] |
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| Boomba | Aug 27 2003, 06:15 PM Post #6 |
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Texas Colonel
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Texas, Our Texas Texas, our Texas! all hail the mighty State! Texas, our Texas! So wonderful, so great! Boldest and grandest, Withstanding ev'ry test; O Empire wide and glorious, You stand supremely blest. Chorus God bless you, Texas! And keep you brave and strong, That you may grow in power and worth, Thro'out the ages long. Refrain Texas, O Texas! Your freeborn Single Star, Sends out its radiance To nations near and far. Emblem of freedom! It sets our hearts aglow, With thoughts of San Jacinto And glorious Alamo. Texas, dear Texas! From tyrant grip now free, Shines forth in splendor Your Star of Destiny! Mother of Heroes! We come your children true, Proclaiming our allegiance, Our Faith, Our Love for you. |
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| rorschach | Aug 27 2003, 09:23 PM Post #7 |
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Rally sons of Notre Dame, Sing her glory, and sound her fame Raise her Gold and Blue, And cheer with voices true, Rah! Rah! For Notre Dame. We will fight in every game Strong of heart and true to her name. We will ne'er forget her And we'll cheer her ever, Loyal to Notre Dame. Chorus: Cheer, cheer for Old Notre Dame Wake up the echoes cheering her name, Send the volley cheer on high, Shake down the thunder from the sky, What though the odds be great or small Old Notre Dame will win over all, While her loyal sons are marching Onward to Victory.
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| brickyard | Sep 1 2003, 08:56 PM Post #8 |
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Texas Elite
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hey another great texan song is lukenbach but i can't find the words as of now and i am quite impatient so i'll try to get them up here later but just keep it in mind along with t for texas neways.. brickyard
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| Boomba | Sep 2 2003, 08:04 AM Post #9 |
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Texas Colonel
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Luckenbach Texas The only two things in life that make it worth livin' Is guitars tuned good 'n' firm-feelin' women I don't need ma name in the marquee lights I got my songs and I got you with me tonight Maybe it's time we got back to the basics of love Let's go to Luckenbach, Texas with Waylon and Willie and the boys This successful life we're livin' got us feudin' like the Hatfields and McCoys Between Hank Williams' pain songs and Newbury's train songs And blue eyes cryin' in the rain Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain't nobody feelin' no pain So baby let's sell your diamond ring Buy some boots and faded jeans and go away This coat and tie is chokin' me In your high society you cry all day We've been so busy keepin' up with the Jones Four-car garage and we're still buildin' on Maybe it's time we got back to the basics of love Let's go to Luckenbach, Texas with Waylon and Willie and the boys This successful life we're livin' got us feudin' like the Hatfields and McCoys Between Hank Williams' pain songs and Newbury's train songs And blue eyes cryin' in the rain Out in Luckenbach, Texas ain't nobody feelin' no pain [Willie Nelson joins Waylon and his voice is prominent] Let's go to Luckenbach, Texas with Willie and Waylon and the boys This successful life we're livin's got us feudin' like the Hatfields and McCoys 'tween Hank Williams' pain songs and Jerry Jeff's train songs And blue eyes cryin' in the rain Out in Luckenbach, Texas there ain't nobody feelin' no pain |
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| No_Stinking_Taxes | Sep 14 2003, 04:42 PM Post #10 |
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Texas Commander
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Texas, My Adopted Region Oh Texas, you're wicked big But that's okay with me. I can take a bus anywhere I want to go and see. Alaska's bigger, and California's got more votes, but Texas has armadillos, and big honkin' oil tanker boats SING: Texas, Texas, always stay true to your roots! Never play with socialism, like those East and West Coast fruits! Texas, Texas, always stay true to your roots! May you always elect politicians that wear their cowboy suits! Oh, I came from Massachusetts, with a banjo on my knee But I got mugged in New York and lost it, so now Texas is the place for me! |
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| NewTexas | Oct 10 2003, 06:50 AM Post #11 |
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Governor
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Happy Trails Happy trails to you, until we meet again. Happy trails to you, keep smilin' until then. Who cares about the clouds when we're together? Just sing a song and bring the sunny weather. Happy trails to you, 'till we meet again. Some trails are happy ones, Others are blue. It's the way you ride the trail that counts, Here's a happy one for you. Happy trails to you, until we meet again. Happy trails to you, keep smilin' until then. Who cares about the clouds when we're together? Just sing a song and bring the sunny weather. Happy trails to you, 'till we meet again. ![]() -------------------- lyrics compliments of Roy Rogers, The Singing Cowboy |
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| One Legged Buttkickers | Nov 6 2003, 01:32 PM Post #12 |
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How about some Pat Green Songs About Texas (written by Walt Wilkins) I sing songs about Texas, sing them often as if she were some old lover, I used to know, wish I could follow them back to the homeland every time, I hear one on my radio. Twin fiddles playing in my memory, My daddy sang the wonders of old cow town, Silver haired and he's still there under a sky so kind and fair, I tell you friends there's a song in every town. Chorus Sing me one more song About old San Antone, Seems like a dream now it was so long ago, Guy Clark he can be like a coat from the cold, Songs about Texas sing them often every time I think I've got no home. Nothing short of the gospel hymns, I guess that's why folks keep writing 'um when I die, I want to go there too, some day I hope to walk along Heaven’s Street, I'll still be looking for my taco meat And I swear I hear a steel guitar rising in the air. Sing me one more song about those dusty plains, Them honky tonk angels, and their lonely beehive pain, Wish I stowed away on some fast moving train going home, going home. When the night is real real still, swear I could hear a whippoorwill, She knows there's music in the dirt down there, Hill Country rain is a cleansing thing And all I have to see one, And I'll be sitting in a shallow creek with nothing to do. Chorus 2x This is one of the best songs I've ever heard. One Legged Buttkickers |
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| Zyptofloz | Nov 14 2003, 12:10 AM Post #13 |
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The Eyes of Texas The eyes of Texas are upon you all the live long day The eyes of Texas are upon you, you cannot get away Do not think you can escape them at night or early in the morn The eyes of Texas are upon you 'till Gabriel blows his horn PS: an addendum to "Deep in the Heart of Texas", learned in 2d grade: Cowboys roam, eatin' styrofoam Deep in the heart of Texas! Cowboys fart, that's their kind of art Deep in the heart of Texas! ![]() Smedley Goofester, President of the People's Republic of Zyptofloz |
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