By D.J. O'Malley

(D)Last night as (G)I lay on the (D)prairie

And looked at the (E)stars in the (A)sky,

(D)I wondered if (G)ever a (D)cowboy

Would (G)drift to that (A)sweet by and (D)by.



Chorus

Roll on,(G) (E)Roll on,

(A)Roll on, little dogies, Roll (D)on, Roll on,

(A)Roll (D)on, (G)Roll (E)on,

(A)Roll on, little dogies, Roll (D)on,



The road to the broad happy region

Is a dim narrow trail so they say;

But the bright one that leads to perdition

Is posted and blazed all the way.



They say there will be a great round-up,

And cowboys, like dogies will stand,

To be marked by the riders of judgment

Who are posted and know every brand.



And I'm scared that I'll be a stray yearling

A maverick unbranded on high;

And get cut in the bunch with the "rusties"

When the Boss of the riders goes by.



For they tell of another big owner

Who's ne'er overstocked, so they say,

But who always makes room for the sinner

Who drifts from the straight narrow way.



They say He will never forget you

That He knows every action and look;

So, for safety, you'd better get branded

Have your name in the great Tally book.

    

Easy chords for beginners. These lyrics are the property of the respective artist, authors and labels, they are intended solely for educational purposes and private study only. The chords and strumming pattern are my interpretation and their accuracy is not guaranteed.