“Paddy Ryan”
Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1964
Found in: Canada
Description
"Way up in old Calgary over the line There came an old cowboy, his name was Pat Ryan. He looked at the cowboys a-workin' the chutes, 'Boys, watch these spurs on the heels of my boots.'" "Old Thief Duncan looks up and he squalls, 'Watch this boy....'"
Historical references
- 1896 - Birth of Pat Ryan
References
- Ohrlin-HBT 34, "Paddy Ryan" (1 fragmentary text, 1 tune)
- BI, Ohr034
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