Calgary Roundup
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Not long ago I saw a request for more Wilf Carter songs. Here's one of
three of Wilf's songs that are on our second DC, "Ranch Dressing":
CALGARY ROUNDUP
Wilf Carter (recorded ~1935) Key of (A)
We're a- (A) head-in' for the (A7) round-up, goin' (D) to the big stam- (A)
pede,
(F#m) Old Dick Cosgrove (B7) ri-din' in the (E7) lead.
The (A) old chuck wagon (A7) rat-tlin' - the (D) snort-in' buckin' (A)
broncs.
We're a-head-in' for the (E7) Cal-gary stam- (A) pede.
Get a-round the old chuck (A7) wag-on - and (D) get yourself some (A) grub.
(F#m) Flip those flapjacks (B7) o-ver in the (E7) pan.
(A) Old Jim Ross, the (A7) cook-ie - he sure can throw her up.
Well his chuck is good e- (E7) nough for any (A) man (A7)
[Refrão]Oh, we're a (D) jol-ly bunch of cow-boys - we (A) hope you are the same.
We (F#m) have no cares - the (B7) laws we never (E7) heed.
Oh, (A) gath-er in the (A7) cir-cle - and (D) sing this round-up (A) song,
We're a-head-in' for the (E7) Cal-gary stam-{A} pede.
(OPTIONAL YODEL)
The (A) buckin' broncs a- (A7) snortin' - and (C) cow-boys ridin' (A) high.
(F#m) Long-horns pawin' (B7) up the big (E7)cor-ral.]
A-{A} wait-in' for the (A7) bat-tle and a- (D) bel-lerin' in the (A) chutes,
And cow-boys yellin' (E7) "Ride 'em!" to their (A) pals.
Well the (A) guy who rode old (A7) Steam-boat - Jack (D) Man-ley is his (A)
name.
(A F#m) better pal a (B7) cow-boy never (E7) knew.
The (A) way that guy could (A7) toss a rope - he'd (D) take the lead in (A)
hand,
And if you're stuck he'd (E7) al-ways see you (A) through.
[Refrão]Oh, we're a (D) jol-ly bunch of cow-boys - we (A) hope you are the same.
We (F#m) have no cares - the (B7) laws we never (E7) heed.
Oh, (A) gath-er in the (A7) cir-cle - and (D) sing this round-up (A) song,
We're a-head-in' for the (E7) Cal-gary stam-{A} pede.
(OPTIONAL YODEL)
(A) Pick yourself a (A7) sweet-heart and (D) join -- the cowboy (A) ball.
Oh (F#m) hug 'em all and (B7) give 'em all a (E7) whirl (whoopee!)
Oh (A) ask 'em how they'd (A7) like the life of a- (D) cookin' on a (A)
ranch,
And tell 'em all you (E7) wish they were your (E) girl.
[Refrão]Oh, we're a (D) jol-ly bunch of cow-boys - we (A) hope you are the same.
We (F#m) have no cares - the (B7) laws we never (E7) heed.
Oh, (A) gath-er in the (A7) cir-cle - and (D) sing this round-up (A) song,
We're a-head-in' for the (E7) Cal-gary stam- (A) pede.
Alice Hanks
www.saddlebagstheband.com
alice@mcn.net
How to play Calgary Roundup
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.