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 A A7 D A We're a- head-in' for the round-up, goin' to the big stam- pede, F#- B7 E7 Old Dick Cosgrove ri-din' in the lead. A A7 D A The old chuck wagon rat-tlin' - the snort-in' buckin' broncs. E7 A We're a-head-in' for the Cal-gary stam- pede. A7 D A Get a-round the old chuck wag-on - and get yourself some grub. F#- B7 E7 Flip those flapjacks o-ver in the pan. A A7 Old Jim Ross, the cook-ie - he sure can throw her up. E7 A A7 Well his chuck is good e- nough for any man CHORUS: D A Oh, we're a jol-ly bunch of cow-boys - we hope you are the same. F#- B7 E7 We have no cares - the laws we never heed. A A7 D A Oh, gath-er in the cir-cle - and sing this round-up song, E7 A We're a-head-in' for the Cal-gary stam- pede. (OPTIONAL YODEL) A A7 C A The buckin' broncs a- snortin' - and cow-boys ridin' high. F#- B7 E7 Long-horns pawin' up the big cor-ral. A A7 D A A- wait-in' for the bat-tle and a- bel-lerin' in the chutes, E7 A And cow-boys yellin' "Ride 'em!" to their pals. A A7 D A Well the guy who rode old Steam-boat - Jack Man-ley is his name. F#- B7 E7 A better pal a cow-boy never knew. A A7 D A The way that guy could toss a rope - he'd take the lead in hand, E7 A And if you're stuck he'd al-ways see you through. CHORUS: D A Oh, we're a jol-ly bunch of cow-boys - we hope you are the same. F#- B7 E7 We have no cares - the laws we never heed. A A7 D A Oh, gath-er in the cir-cle - and sing this round-up song, E7 A We're a-head-in' for the Cal-gary stam- pede. (OPTIONAL YODEL) A A7 D A Pick yourself a sweet-heart and join -- the cowboy ball. F#- B7 E7 Oh hug 'em all and give 'em all a whirl (whoopee!) A A7 D A Oh ask 'em how they'd like the life of a- cookin' on a ranch, E7 E And tell 'em all you wish they were your girl. CHORUS: D A Oh, we're a jol-ly bunch of cow-boys - we hope you are the same. F#- B7 E7 We have no cares - the laws we never heed. A A7 D A Oh, gath-er in the cir-cle - and sing this round-up song, E7 A We're a-head-in' for the Cal-gary stam- pede. Alice Hanks www.saddlebagstheband.com alice@mcn.net