Gotta Sell Them Cows (Larry W. Jones 09/24/2007) (song#5011)

When I was almost five my Daddy would strive
To learn me about the birds and bees in life
Son, you cain't go around lookin' at the ground
And be real careful now 'bout hookin' a wife
Go and have your fun but listen son
The whole money world is full of lies
You've gotta sell them cows before they die
And the milk before it dries

Now ol' cowboy Bill with some time to kill
He rode way out on the Chisholm trail alone
His old pony quit when he bit the bit
And ol' cowboy Bill had to walk back home
It was then he said to his trail boss Fred
Don't be surprised when I tell my goodbyes
You've gotta sell them cows before they die
And the milk before it dries

Now, cowboy Vance went to the big barn dance
With both his cowboy boots all shined as well
He saw Mary Lou and fell in love, it's true
The rest of the story only he can tell
Mary Lou, his wife, led him a life of strife
And cowboy Vance forgot the dance and cried
You've gotta sell them cows before they die
And the milk before it dries

Now son, the lesson learned is don't get burned
Before the page is turned you've gotta get wise
You've gotta sell them cows before they die
And the milk before it dries