Night Herding Song
Colter Wall * Track #6 On Songs of the Plains
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Night Herding Song by Colter Wall
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Colter WallProduced by
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Night Herding Song was written by Harry Stevens circa 1890. Cowboys would have to stay up in the night in shifts to watch the herd, this came to be known as one of the worst jobs a cowboy could do. Colter’s shorter version shows his woes and wishes for the cattle to lay down so he can get a little s...
Night Herding Song Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Oh say, little dogies, why don't you lay down?
You've wandered and trampled all over the ground
Lay down, little dogies, lay down
[Verse 2]
I've cross-herded, circle-herded, trail-herded too
But to keep you together, that's what I can't do
Bunch up, little dogies, bunch up
[Verse 3]
My horse is leg-weary and I'm awful tired
But if I let you get away I'm sure to get fired
Bunch up, little dogies, bunch up
Night Herding Song Q&A
Who wrote Night Herding Song's ?
Night Herding Song was written by Traditional.
Who produced Night Herding Song's ?
Night Herding Song was produced by Dave Cobb.
When did Colter Wall release Night Herding Song?
Colter Wall released Night Herding Song on Fri Oct 12 2018.