Cowboy Jimmy Joe
Alma Cogan Lyrics
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In dreams Iā²d like to ride
Beyond the stars
With Cowboy Jimmy Joe
Cowboy Jimmy Joe
Many years ago
Left the rolling prairie
Hitched a place to stay
In the noisy town
Cowboy Jimmy Joe
Made a fortune grow
But he stayed a cowboy
Longing for a place
Full of empty space
Where a man is free
Beneath the prairie skies in dreams
He used to ride beyond the stars
Where sad coyotes roam
He'd listen to the cries that echo
From the sighs of old guitars
That call a cowboy home
Beneath the prairie skies in dreams
Iā²d like to ride beyond the stars
Where cowboys long to go
I'd listen to the cries that echo
From the sighs of old guitars
With cowboy Jimmy Joe
With cowboy Jimmy Joe
The lyrics of Alma Cogan's song Cowboy Jimmy Joe depicts a wistful longing for a simpler life under the vast prairie skies. The song narrates the story of Cowboy Jimmy Joe, a cowboy who left the prairie to seek his fortune in the noisy town. Despite his success, Jimmy Joe's heart remained with the cowboy way of life, and he yearned to be back in the open spaces where he found freedom. The lyrics convey the message that the urban lifestyle can be stifling and that people often seek to return to their roots, where they feel most at home.
The song's lyrics also express the singer's desire to ride with Cowboy Jimmy Joe, beyond the stars and under the prairie skies, where they can listen to the echoes of old guitars and the mournful cries of coyotes. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia for a lost way of life and a desire to reconnect with one's spiritual and cultural heritage.
Line by Line Meaning
Beneath the prairie skies
In the wide open spaces of the prairie
In dreams Iā²d like to ride
In my mind, I want to ride a horse
Beyond the stars
Far away, into the unknown
With Cowboy Jimmy Joe
Together with a cowboy named Jimmy Joe
Cowboy Jimmy Joe
A cowboy named Jimmy Joe
Many years ago
A long time in the past
Left the rolling prairie
Left the grassy plains and hills
Wandered far away
Travelled to distant places
Hitched a place to stay
Found a place to live
In the noisy town
In a city with lots of activity and noise
Made a fortune grow
Became very wealthy
But he stayed a cowboy
Despite his success, he remained a cowboy at heart
Longing for a place
Wishing for a location
Full of empty space
With lots of room to move and breathe
Where a man is free
Where he can live without restraint
Where sad coyotes roam
Where wild dogs with sad sounding howls live
He'd listen to the cries that echo
He would hear the sounds that carry across the land
From the sighs of old guitars
From the melancholy music of aging guitars
That call a cowboy home
That remind a cowboy of the place he belongs
Where cowboys long to go
The place where cowboys dream of being
With cowboy Jimmy Joe
With a cowboy named Jimmy Joe
Writer(s): Busch, Scharfenberger
Contributed by Alaina C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@davidjohnson-gc5fe
Love this song was a student nurse in Manchester when it was a hit always on the radio all the time on patients headphones just awesome never forgotten Alma David Johnson Jersey Channel Islands 2016
@cirensuited
A lovely song by a wonderful singer, I remember this from my childhood.
@patricia0874
i remember hearing this song when i was a little girl and i still love hearing this song even today its a true classic one of the best
@christie1947
@CountrynIrish, This is a real golden oldie ,I enjoyed her beautiful voice ,thanks John for sharing ,Christie .
@geena6
A super oldie, i'd not heard before. These were the best. Thankyou CountryIrish for sending my way Ty to the poster Geena
@CountrynIrish
Wonderful Song ! Love it ! An old favourite ! A great singer from the past, she sang country & western music very well ! Excellent Upload ! Thank you very much for sharing this fabulous song ! 5*****+
@davidhartley8049
The great Alma she was the best rip
@davidwalsh3439
I sang this song as an impromptu duet with alma at the grand theatre Wolverhampton in 1963. She was a lovely singer with a great stage presence. Very loved by her fans
@TheStulloyd
I was at that show too. She was a tremendous performer.
@davidhartley8049
@@TheStulloyd the b side is i think even better have you heard it Stuart