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The Farmer and the Cowman Lyrics by Gloria Grahame, Gordon MacRae, Gene Nelson (Actor), Charlotte Greenwood

Oklahoma! (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

1955

[ANDREW]
The farmer and the cowman should be friends
Oh, the farmer and the cowman should be friends
One man likes to push a plough
The other likes to chase a cow
But that's no reason why they cain't be friends
Territory folks should stick together
Territory folks should all be pals
Cowboys dance with farmer's daughters
Farmers dance with the ranchers' gals
[ALL]
Territory folks should stick together
Territory folks should all be pals
Cowboys dance with farmer's daughters
Farmers dance with the ranchers' gals
[FARMER]
I'd like to say a word fer the farmer
[FARMER]
He come out west and made a lot of changes
[WILL]
He come out west and built a lot of fences
[FARMER]
And built 'em right across the cattle ranges
[FARMER]
The farmer a good and thrifty citizen
No matter what the cowman says or thinks
You seldom see him drinkin' in a bar room
[CURLY]
Unless someboy else's buyin' drinks
[ANDREW]
But the farmer and the cowman should be friends
Oh, the farmer and the cowman should be friends
The cowman ropes a cow with ease
The farmer steals her butter and cheese
But that's no reason why the cain't be friends
[ALL]
Territory folks should stick together
Territory folks should all be pals
Cowboys dance with farmer's daughters
Farmers dance with the ranchers' gals
[AUNT ELLER]
I'd to say a word for the cowboy
The road he treads is difficult and stoney
He rides for days on end
With just a pony for a friend
[ANNIE]
I sure am feelin' sorry for the pony
[AUNT ELLER]
The farmer should be sociable with the cowboy
If he rides by an' ask for food an' water
Don't treat him like a louse
Make him welcome in your house
[IKE]
But be sure that you lock up your wife an' daughters
[ALL]
Territory folks should stick together
Territory folks should all be pals
Cowboys dance with farmer's daughters
Farmers dance with the ranchers' gals
[CURLY]
And when this territory is a state
An' joins the Union jus' like all the others
The farmer, and cowman and the merchant
Mus' all behave theirselves and act like brothers
[AUNT ELLER]
I'd like to teach you all a little sayin'
And learn the words by heart the way you should
I don't say I'm no better than anybody else
But I'll be danged if I ain't jist as good!
[ALL]
I don't say I'm no better than anybody else
But I'll be danged if I ain't jist as good!
[ALL]
Territory folks should stick together
Territory folks should all be pals
Cowboys dance with farmer's daughters
Farmers dance with the ranchers' gals
Credits
Gloria Grahame

Gloria Grahame

Gordon MacRae

Gordon MacRae

Gene Nelson (Actor)

Gene Nelson (Actor)

Charlotte Greenwood

Charlotte Greenwood

About “The Farmer and the Cowman” by Gloria Grahame

Read the complete lyrics to "The Farmer and the Cowman" by Gloria Grahame, Gordon MacRae, Gene Nelson (Actor), Charlotte Greenwood from the album "Oklahoma! (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" in 1955. 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 Country, Soundtrack, Musicals.

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"The Farmer and the Cowman" is credited to Gloria Grahame, Gordon MacRae, Gene Nelson (Actor), Charlotte Greenwood. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Farmer and the Cowman" appears on "Oklahoma! (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" in 1955.

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