Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Charlie Rutlage Lyrics by Charles Ives

114 Songs

0

Another good cowpuncher has gone to meet his fate
I hope he'll find a resting place, within the golden gate
Another place is vacant on the ranch of the X I T
'Twill be hard to find another that's liked as well as he
The first that died was Kid White, a man both tough and brave
While Charlie Rutlage makes the third to be sent to his grave
Caused by a cowhorse falling, while running after stock;
'Twas on the spring round up, a place where death men mock
He went forward one morning on a circle through the hills
He was gay and full of glee, and free from earthly ills;
But when it came to finish up the work on which he went
Nothing came back from him; his time on earth was spent
'Twas as he rode the round up, a XIT turned back to the herd;
Poor Charlie shoved him in again, his cutting horse he spurred;
Another turned; at that moment his horse the creature spied
And turned and fell with him; beneath, poor Charlie died
His relations in Texas his face never more will see
But I hope he'll meet his loved ones beyond in eternity
I hope he'll meet his parents, will meet them face to face
And that they'll grasp him by the right hand at the shining throne of grace
Credits
Charles Ives

Charles Ives

About “Charlie Rutlage” by Charles Ives

Read the complete lyrics to "Charlie Rutlage" by Charles Ives from the album "114 Songs". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Charlie Rutlage" is performed by Charles Ives. from the album "114 Songs" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Charlie Rutlage", explore more songs by Charles Ives using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Charles Ives · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Charlie Rutlage" is credited to Charles Ives. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Charlie Rutlage" appears on "114 Songs".

Visit the Charles Ives artist page at /artist/charles-ives for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.