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Written in August 2004. key-[E]

This is a song about the Wild West show with Buffalo Bill and Sitting Bull. This show actually toured Britain as well in the early part of the last century. I read a bit about Sitting Bull and it seemed he was a very kind and generous man who gave much of his money away, also it seems he was appaled by the widespread poverty in the white man's world. A good man I think.

Lyrics:
Buffalo Bill. [written August 2004]

1. Riding the range all day long in the blazing sun ,
Looking for Injuns far and wide , Bill and his gun ,
Here come sitting Bull redskin chief ,
Moving on down from a distant reef.

2. Indian warrior looking so fine gonna stand his ground ,
Bill better watch 'cause a bow and arrow don't make no sound ,
Sitting on a piebald proud and high ,
Buzzards hanging 'round in the morning sky .

Chorus. Buffalo Bill , Buffalo Bill ,load up shoot it out, load up shoot it out ,
Buffalo Bill , Buffalo Bill , Bang bang shoot 'em daddy ,
bang bang shoot 'em daddy.

3. Do or die it's the time for truth let the game begin ,
Face to face got to see it through ,may the best man win ,
Some say Sitting Bull ,some say Bill ,
Some just waiting for the final kill .

REPEAT CHORUS - SOLO OVER CHORUS CHORDS.

4. Make belief for the wild west show ,'cause it's all in fun ,
Back in town at the best hotels when the day is done ,
Smoking their tomahawk pipe of peace .
After their mocking hostilities cease .

REPEAT CHORUS
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Best chorus &mdash 05/17/08 - 09:01:22 AM
of the year award. John, I know I always say this, but it is so catchy and immediate.
Your musical skills are superb as ever and the production good too.
Love the unusual subject matter - this really could have been a big hit. really enjoyed it.
Cheers
Len



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Thank you Len &mdash 05/17/08 - 10:10:07 AM
It makes it all worthwhile when I get comments like yours. I'm glad you enjoyed this. I always try to pick unusual subjects and write in a way that everyone can understand.

Best wishes,

Dai Marley........

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Totally agree With LG... &mdash 05/17/08 - 09:13:12 AM
John my friend you are brimming with music and all of it is amazing!

Thanks again!

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This song almost wrote it's self- &mdash 05/17/08 - 10:21:06 AM
I saw an old advert for the original show and thought it would be good subject matter. I read up a bit about it and then plugged in my Wurlitzer W200 tone bar piano and off to go.

Thanks for listening and saying such nice things, gives an old hippy heart.

Been meaning to ask you as well Mark - is the cat in the picture yours ? - what a beauty. I love cats.

John.

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Its great &mdash 05/17/08 - 11:53:07 AM
I particularly love the chorus, when did you write this? Its very clever

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thanks glad you dig ! &mdash 05/18/08 - 04:08:18 AM
it was written in August 2004 so it's nearly four.

John.

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Howdy &mdash 05/17/08 - 02:41:06 PM
Well ain't this fun? Great tune....AWESOME lyrics. It's got a great sound to it...I love the vocals and the back-and-forth guitar/harmonica solo. This is just an awesome little tune. Thanks!

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thank you. &mdash 05/18/08 - 04:22:27 AM
glad you like it, and thank you for your coments.

John.

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Buffalo Bill &mdash 05/17/08 - 03:28:13 PM
this is way too cool ..a real signature to all of your
songs and this is certainly one of the best ...ye
I realy enjoyed the lead was impressive ..this is
lotta fun ..thnx for sharin !!

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than you Feter- &mdash 05/18/08 - 04:29:54 AM
for listening and for commenting and for saying such nice things and for always taking an interest in everyone. I think you are as much loved for this by all as you are for your wonderful and natural voice and talent.

As you always say -peace-

John.

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And How . . . &mdash 05/18/08 - 12:14:59 PM
Another great song and a three minute history lesson. What more can a person ask for?

You are king of the third line melody change, if such a title exists.

Always interesting, always clever, always good!



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thanks Tim, &mdash 05/19/08 - 02:39:28 AM
The Wild West show came to Wales in 1903. In Cardiff where I live it was staged at Sophia Gardens. I was later to see Jerry Lee Lewis for the first time at this venue on Wednesday 2nd.May 1962. Seems like only yesterday in some ways.

I'm glad you like the song. Thanks for your comments.

John.

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You definitely ... &mdash 05/21/08 - 10:59:24 AM
have your own sound John, a very enjoyable ditty. A favorite for sure.

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thank you Guy &mdash 05/23/08 - 10:24:02 AM
thanks for listening, -appreciate your comments,

John

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Buffalo Bill. &mdash 05/23/08 - 10:12:04 AM
I am soo sorry I have been really busy etc Forgot this one.

I swear this is one of your best vocals on this one as well.
Love it. Your song writing skills are amazing too. I loved cowboys and indian films when I was younger. But not so much these days
Sounded Brilliant Sweetie. You Rock!!

Peace Dee x

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why - thank yah, &mdash 05/23/08 - 10:33:34 AM
Miss Dee, Ahm juz gonna water the hosses.

Thank you for your kind words, I just love that area of muzac.

Johnny Jape.

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Very Nice! &mdash 05/23/08 - 02:36:16 PM
One of your very bests. Great song, really fine!

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi

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Thanks Yeman, &mdash 05/24/08 - 06:41:15 PM
I did some reading up about this pair when I wrote this and discovered that the Wild West Show toured all over Wales in 1903/4... I was amazed they'd been to so many places here. Also many of the Indians in the show brought their families with them.

Glad you enjoyed it.

John

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