Slim Dusty – Bucking Horse Called Time (Guitar)

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Oh, the rodeo is in full stride and round the dusty yard.

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The hopeful ringers wait to ride with reckless disregard.

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With confidence and nerves sublime all dangers risk they spurn.

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But that grand old bucking horse called time is waiting for his turn.

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With shining spurs and Stetson hat, they sing and dance and shout.

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but never seem to notice that the years are running out.

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They drink and love with ardent force and careless spend the loot.

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While time that tough old bucking horse is waiting in the shoot.

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Oh, I've watched them come and watched them go for many seasons now.

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The top dogs of the rodeo with laurels on their brow.

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So splendid in their youth and strength they seek the winner’s crown.

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And gamely go to any length to tame an outlaw down.

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He's waiting patient to attend to champs from near and far.

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and he always throws them in the end no matter who they are.

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you see old riders cripple sad burred up and stony broke.

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but time still in their bucking bag and thinks it’s all a joke.

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He never tires or packs it in or fails to do his best.

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He knows for sure he's gonna win as the records all a test.

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So skillful riders in your prime an ear to wisdom lend.

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That tough old bucking horse called time will throw you in the end, hey.

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I've watched them come and watched them go for many seasons now.

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The top dogs of the rodeo with laurels on their brow.

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So skillful riders in your prime an ear to wisdom lend.

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That tough old bucking horse called time will throw you in the end.

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That tough old bucking horse called time will throw you in the end.