“Dogie Song”

Description

"The cow-bosses are good-hearted chunks," very diverse, but "Still they sing the same old song": "Sift along, don't ride so slow, Haven't got much time but a long round to go." After gathering the herd, the crew is to "hit the shortest trail"

References

  1. Saffel-CowboyP, p. 187, "Dogie Song" (1 text)
  2. Roud #8028
  3. BI, Saffe187

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1910 (Lomax)
Keywords: cowboy work boss travel
Found in: US