Track 5
Going Western

Intro. Followed by Chorus

I’m gonna hop aboard that train right out-a Chicago.
I’m gonna head out West where the password’s “Yip-ee-i-ay-o!”
Where the saddle is king and the buckaroo reigns supreme
And the good life’s a weekend fling in a city man’s dream!

I’m gonna change my style and be glad I’m out-a the city.
I’m gonna wear them fancy duds with the jingle-ing spurs.
Gonna look like I belong where the buffalo roam
‘ Cause I can’t go wrong if I make the prairie my home!

Oh Western sky,
I hear you calling me.
I gotta be free and it’s easy to see
What the future will hold in store for me

When I make up my mind to leave the site of Chicago
I’m gonna settle right down an’ have me a rollickin’ time.
Gonna ride them fancy broncos over the range...
Learn to hogtie a heifer blindfold just for the change!

Second Verse

I’m gonna ride them dusty trails from mornin’ to evenin’.
I’m gonna watch that golden sun set over the plains.
Hear the whippoorwill singin’ a melody far away...
As the cool, soft breezes bring in another new day.

And then I’m gonna go t’town where the folks are congregatin’.
I’m gonna find myself a gal I can cuddle up close to...
With a pretty little bow and a clean, white organdy dress,
Then away we’ll go ‘cause I know she’s a-gonna say “Yes!”

Oh Western sky, etc.

When we both settle right down for keeps in our own corral,
I’ll soon forget that yen to roam the Western plain.
With a kiddie or two just to keep things rollin’ along
I could never be blue in the West where I belong!