(1)Charlie Grew was a cowboy
And quoting plans one day
Said boys I’ll tell you something
Before we go away
You see I’m only a cowboy
Like you dressed over in rags
I use to a gay one upon
Some great big game
Tho’ I have a home in Dixie
A good one to you know
Altho I haven’t seen it
Since many a year ago
I’m going to my home in Dixie
I’m going to see tham all
I’m going to see my mother
When the work’s all done
this fall.
(2)
Then when this round up is over
As certain as this is all done
I’m going to my home in Dixie
Before my money’s all gone
Mother’s heart is breaking
Its breaking for me that’s all
By God’s help I’ll see Mother
When the work’s all done this fall
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