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Coffee House Blues

Down By The Riverside / Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry

Barroom Prophet - Honky Tonk

Verse 1

Out in West Texas where the oil rigs shine,
Billy Bob’s wranglin’ fortunes, tryin’ to make ‘em mine.
Deals in the dirt, secrets in the sand,
It’s a wild ol’ world when you’re a Landman.

Chorus

🎶 Pump it up, drill it down,
Cowboy boots in a boomtown.
Money’s flowin’, tempers too,
Singin’ them ol’ Landman Blues.
Yeehaw, strike it rich or bust,
In Sheridan’s world, it’s oil or dust! 🎶

Verse 2

Tommy Norris got a plan, but it’s half a mess,
Cami’s countin’ dollars while he’s countin’ stress.
Deals with drug lords, lawyers, and kin,
Lord knows the trouble that oil brings in.

Chorus (repeat)

🎶 Pump it up, drill it down,
Cowboy boots in a boomtown.
Money’s flowin’, tempers too,
Singin’ them ol’ Landman Blues.
Yeehaw, strike it rich or bust,
In Sheridan’s world, it’s oil or dust! 🎶

Bridge (funny twist)

Well the rigs keep spinnin’, the whiskey keeps pourin’,
Contracts signed while the roosters are snorin’.
If you’re lookin’ for love, or just a quick buck,
Better bring a lawyer and a whole lotta luck!

Final Chorus (amped up)

🎶 Pump it up, drill it down,
Cowboy boots in a boomtown.
Secrets rise like oil from the ground,
Landman’s the wildest show around!
Yeehaw, strike it rich or bust,
In Sheridan’s world, it’s oil or dust! 🎶

Boomer's Story

Ry Cooder

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