“Blue Bell Bull”

Author: Johnny Baker
Earliest date: 1973
Keywords: bragging cowboy injury injury

Description

The cowboy boasts of his skill, only to draw "that Blue Bell bull." He admits "I'm lucky I ain't dead." He tries to ride the bull, but ends up spending "Eight long weeks in traction, I ain't never been the same." He warns other cowboys against bragging

References

  1. Ohrlin-HBT 96, "Blue Bell Bull" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, Ohr096
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