# I've seen fire and I've seen rain 2 (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [June 23, 2020, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254 "2020-06-23T04:29:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 330
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2024, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6583 "2024-01-03T04:46:13Z")
I am just a cowboy lonesome on the trail A starry night, a campfire light The coyote call And the howling winds wail So I’ll ride out to the old sundown ---
**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2024, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6584 "2024-01-03T06:40:38Z")
I’m lonesome Cowboy Burt! (Speakin’ atcha!) Come smell my fringe-y shirt! (Reekin’ atcha!) My cowboy pants, My cowboy dance, My bold advance, On this here waitress… Yodel-oh-oo-pee-hey Yodel-oh-oo-pee! ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2024, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6585 "2024-01-03T15:36:13Z")
I’m an old cowhand from the Rio Grande But my legs ain’t bowed and my cheeks ain’t tanned I’m a cowboy who never saw a cow Never roped a steer ‘cause I don’t know how Sure ain’t a fixin’ to start in now Oh, yippie yi yo kayah, yippie yi yo kayah ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6586 "2024-01-03T16:31:07Z")
From 1968. Listen if you dare because it may be earworming. > **[Song: 1432 Franklin Pike Circle Hero written by Bobby Russell | ...](https://secondhandsongs.com/work/160091/all)** > > The song 1432 Franklin Pike Circle Hero was written by Bobby Russell and was first released by Bobby Russell in 1968. It was covered by Jan Howard, John Laws, The Richard Wolfe Children's Chorus, The Ray Charles Singers and other artists. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6587 "2024-01-03T17:04:05Z")
That’s right up there along with Saturday Morning Confusion. ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2024, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6588 "2024-01-03T20:48:13Z")
As I was a-walking one morning for pleasure I spied a cowpuncher all riding along His hat was throwed back and his spurs was a-jinglin’ As he approached me, he was singin’ this song: Whoopee ti yi yo, git along little dogies It’s your misfortune and none of my own Whoopee ti yi yo, git along little dogies You know that Wyoming will be your new home ---
**Author:** ![llikewise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/llikewise/32/8522_2.png) [@llikewise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/llikewise)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6589 "2024-01-03T21:25:55Z")
And after three hours or maybe more A lady grabbed his arm and showed him to the door The bartender said, “he’s blind, you see Don’t tell him the only audience he had was you and me” ‘Cause he’s the last of the singin’ cowboys Singin songs of inspiration and joy Yippie Yi Yo, Yippie Ay A ye ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2024, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6590 "2024-01-03T21:32:29Z")
And she asked me Why does he ride for his money And tell me why does he rope for short pay He ain’t a’gettin’ nowhere And he’s losin’ his share Boy he must’ve gone crazy out there Ah but they’ve never seen the Northern Lights They’ve never seen a hawk on the wing They’ve never spent spring on the Great Divide And they’ve never heard ole’ camp cookie sing [He sang…](https://youtu.be/f7xw1Q7hwco?si=FuFdCPowUxyOl9ys&t=236) You have to listen to the yodel! Then rewind and listen to the whole song. It’s wonderful. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6591 "2024-01-03T22:39:45Z")
The bronco jumped up and the cowboy came down They met at the old saddlehorn It made a deep impression, you could say it changed his life And that’s how the yodel was born ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2024, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6592 "2024-01-04T03:34:50Z")
[Ohhhh Yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo Yo yo yo Lo lo lo lo lo lo lo lo lo lo lo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTSA_sWGM44) ---
**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2024, 8:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6593 "2024-01-04T08:20:41Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > The bronco jumped up, and the cowboy came down > They met at the old saddlehorn > It made a deep impression, you could say it changed his life > And that’s how the yodel was born Ah yes … Ranger Doug, Too Slim, Woody Paul, and the Cow-Polka King! Are they still performing? _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6594 "2024-01-04T15:24:32Z")
Checking around, I see they perform at the Grand Old Opry several times a month. ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2024, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6595 "2024-01-04T22:18:43Z")
Down to the playground Putting on a show Talking to the little kids Listen to the yo-yo RC Cola, Scooter Pie Sleeping at the Y ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2024, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6596 "2024-01-05T03:31:57Z")
And into the tent he went There he saw Fatima layin’ on a zebra skin rug With rings on her fingers and bells on her toes and a bone in her nose ho, ho There she was, friends, lyin’ there in all her radiant beauty Eating on a raisin, grape, apricot, pomegranate, bowl of chittlin’s, two bananas, three Hershey bars Sipping on a RC co-cola, listenin’ to her transistor Watchin’ the Grand Ole Opry on the tube, readin’ a Mad Magazine while she sung, “Does your chewing gum lose it’s flavor?” ---
**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2024, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6597 "2024-01-05T04:39:44Z")
Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight? If your mother says don’t chew it, do you swallow it in spite? Can you catch it on your tonsils? Can you heave it left and right? Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight? Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor? – _Lonnie Donegan_ _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6598 "2024-01-05T13:03:28Z")
Hush now, baby, baby, don’t you cry Mama’s gonna make all of your nightmares come true Mama’s gonna put all of her fears into you Mama’s gonna keep you right here under her wing She won’t let you fly, but she might let you sing Mama’s gonna keep baby cozy and warm Ooh baby, ooh baby, ooh baby Of course mama’s gonna help build the wall ---
**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2024, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6599 "2024-01-05T13:33:51Z")
Ever take a minute just to show a real emotion In between the moisture cream and velvet facial lotion? Ever tell your kids you’re glad that they can think? Ever say you loved 'em? Ever let 'em watch you drink? Ever wonder why your daughter looks so sad? It’s such a drag to have to love a plastic mom and dad! ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2024, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6600 "2024-01-05T17:38:24Z")
“Things are different today,” I hear every mother say Cooking fresh food for her husband’s just a drag So she buys an instant cake, and she burns a frozen steak And goes running for the shelter of her mother’s little helper And two help her on her way, get her through her busy day ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6601 "2024-01-05T21:04:55Z")
Okay (okay), just a little pin prick There’ll be no more AAAAAAAAH But you may feel a little sick Can you stand up? I do believe it’s working, good That’ll keep you going for the show C’mon, it’s time to go ---
**Author:** ![Casparlatete](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/casparlatete/32/3377_2.png) [@Casparlatete](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casparlatete)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6602 "2024-01-05T21:34:41Z")
That’s when I’m gonna stand up Take my people with me Together we are going To a brand new home Far across the river Can you hear freedom calling? _Stand Up. Cynthia Erivo_ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254.md?page=329) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254.md?page=331)