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"Texas Lullaby" is a song by American country artist David Allan Coe. Known for his distinctive outlaw country style, Coe delivers heartfelt lyrics that capture the essence of Texas life. The song blends traditional country instrumentation with poignant storytelling, exploring themes of love, longing, and the complexities of rural existence. "Texas Lullaby" showcases Coe's ability to evoke deep emotions and paint vivid narratives, making it a favorite among fans of classic country music.
by: david allan coe and ann mcgowan
see those tumbleweeds a-blowing'
lord, it makes me want to cry
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it reminds me of my daddy
and that texas lullaby
see those cactus flowers blooming'
like the twinkle in his eye
every time he started singing' that ole texas lullaby
yippee yi little doggie roll along roll along
yippee yi little doggie take me home, take me home
it's so cold on the desert, i'm chilled to the bone
yippee yi little doggie, yippee yi
look yonder there's a dust cloud painting pictures in the sky
daddy told me all about it, in that texas lullaby
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them ole longhorns are a ballwin', lord i know i must be high
wish my dad could hear me singing' this old texas lullaby
daddy left me this old guitar, though i never quite knew why
he said someday i'd be famous like that texas lullaby
but it's been a month of sundays since i seen that edge fly
and nobody wants to listen to a texas lullaby