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by kelford10 on March 28th, 2007

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My father used to sing me this song...i know the lyrics but not the name of it...."I was a Cowboy singer, and I played my old guitar...but my mind was set on wandering i set out for lands afar...." anyone know the name of this song and who sang it?

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  • by Twila_Zoned on March 28th, 2007

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    Hank Snow's "The Prisoned Cowboy"

    Kind friends you have heard the story
    And the song called Twenty One Years
    All of how two lovers parted
    Of their sorrow, pain and tears.

    I am another who’s heartbroken
    And I’m in this lonesome jail
    I was the honest ranger
    Tried for fame but soon I failed.

    I was a cowboy singer
    And I played the old guitar
    But my mind was set on roaming
    I started out for lands a-far.

    Soon fell with bad companions
    And we robbed the Western mail
    Shot and killed some helpless lady
    as i think my face grows pale.

    I had a pretty sweet heart
    and she though the world of me
    But we parted at the station
    Down in sunny Tennessee.

    Last night from her I got a letter
    Saying, “I can never be your bride.”
    As the moon shone though my window
    I bowed my head and cried.

    Never more we’ll stroll together
    Down in dear old Lover’s Lane
    I must spend my life in prison
    I pray on high we’ll meet again...

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    • Thank you so much....we remembered most of the words but could not remember all and couldn't remember the name....I really appreciate your answer. Dad will be very pleased too. Thanks again!!

      kelford10

      by kelford10 on March 30th, 2007

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