I've seen it all boys -- I've been all over.. Been everywhere in the whole wide world.. I rode the high line with old blind Darby.. I danced real slow with Ida Jane..
When I was a lad. And old shep was a pup. Over hills and meadows we'd stray. Just a boy and his dog. We were both full of fun. We grew up together that way.
Rattler was a good old dog as blind as he could be. But every night at suppertime I believe that dog could see. . Here Rattler here here Rattler here.
Out in the state of west Texas. Old cowboys, they all gathered 'round.. A family of friends from all over. To spread his ashes around. . In the stirrups his boots were tied backwards.
When the postman delivered the letter. Well, it filled her old heart full of joy. But she didn't know 'til she read the inside. It was the last one from her darling boy.
If I were a carpenter and you were a lady. Would you marry me anyway, would you have my baby. If a tinker were my trade, would you still find me. Carrying the pots I made, following behind me.
I've been havin' some hard travelin', I thought you know. I've been hittin' some hard travelin' way down the road. I've been havin' some hard travelin', hard ramblin', hard gamblin'.
I lit out from Reno. I was trailed by twenty hounds. Didn't get to sleep that night. Till the morning came around. . chorus:. I set out running but I take my time.
I was born in East Virginia. North Carolina I did go. There I met the fairest maiden. Her name and age I did not know. . I don't want the greenback dollar.
Now there's a man you'll hear about. Most anywhere you go,. And his holdings are in Texas. And his name is Diamond Joe.. . And he carries all his money.
Oh come all you young fellers so young and so fine. Seek not your fortune in a dark dreary mine. It'll form as a habit and seep in your soul. Till the stream of your blood runs as black as the coal.
Candy man been here and gone. Candy man been here and gone. Candy man, salty dog. If you can't be my Candy man you can't be my salty dog. . Candy man, candy man.
How long will it be 'til I see my baby. This waitin' here is drivin' me crazy. Where d'ya go, when are ya commin' back. I treated ya good like a good man should.
Where is the sun that used to shine above. Where is the moon that used to glow with love. Where are the stars that used to brightly shine. When your love was mine.
When the roll is called up yonder when the roll is called up yonder. When the roll is called up yonder. When the roll is called up yonder I'll be there.
Combined versions from Norman Blake and Doc Watson. . A group of jolly cowboys discussing plans at ease. Said one I'll tell you something, boys, if you will listen, please.
Today you tell me we are through. That you no longer can be true. You've no right to be unkind. Darlin', what made you change your mind. . It seems like only yesterday.
When I'm gone will you forget me. Will you find somebody new. When I'm gone will you forget me. Darlin', as you often do. When I'm gone will you forget me.
Do you mean what you say. You're still leavin' today. There's no feelin' inside. Where love used to live. Packin' bags and goodbyes. With no tears in your eyes.
I have the invitation that you sent me. You wanted me to see you change your name. I couldn't stand to see you wed another. But dear I hope you're happy just the same.