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Old Drovers Prayer by Merle Haggard
Old Drovers Prayer
Tuning: E A D G B E
Key: C
[Intro]
F C G C
[Verse 1]
C
When supper is done and the campfire burns low,
G
The cowboy stretched out on the ground.
C
His bedroll beneath him, his hat by his side,
G C
He hears the big herd bedded down.
[Verse 2]
C
The cowboy nestles his head on his saddle,
G
Breathes in the sweet desert air.
C
He stares up above at the moon and the stars
G C
And repeats the old drover's prayer:
[Chorus]
F C
O God in that heaven way up over me,
G
Thanks kindly for another fine day.
F C
I thank You also for the horse that I ride.
G C
He's carried me all this long way.
[Interlude]
F C G C
[Verse 3]
C
I don't mind the dust that I eat back on drag
G
As we drive this herd to the rail.
C
I'm thankful too for all the good men
G C
Who busted this long Chisholm Trail.
[Verse 4]
C
I know it was them who had it so hard.
G
They fought winter blizzards and such;
C
And thanks for the boss who keeps us in line.
G C
Without him we wouldn't do much.
[Verse]
C
But most of all, God, when the campfire burns low,
G
And this blanket's warm as can be,
C
I won't worry about tomorrow, 'cause tonight,
G C
I'm proud you made a cowboy out o' me.
[Chorus 2]
F C
Well, I lay here at night not sure where You live,
G
On the moon or behind that bright star,
F C
But thanks anyhow for keeping your watch
G C
O'er the cowboys who sleep by this fire.
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