Raw Hide
Bill Monroe Lyrics


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Rollin', rollin', rollin'
Rollin', rollin', rollin'
Rollin', rollin', rollin'
Rollin', rollin', rollin'
Rawhide, hah, hah

Keep rollin', rollin', rollin'
Though the streams are swollen
Keep them dogies rollin', rawhide
Through rain and wind and weather
Hell bent for leather
Wishin' my gal was by my side

All the things I'm missin'
Good vittles, love and kissin'
Are waiting at the end of my ride

Move 'em out, head 'em up
Head 'em up, move 'em on
Move 'em out, head 'em up
Rawhide

Cut 'em out, ride 'em in
Ride 'em in, cut 'em out
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in
Rawhide, hah, hah

Keep movin', movin', movin'
Though they're disapprovin'
Keep them dogies movin', rawhide
Don't try to understand 'em
Just rope an' throw an' brand 'em
Soon we'll be living high and wide

My heart's calculatin'
My true love will be waitin'
Waitin' at the end of my ride

Move 'em out, head 'em up
Head 'em up, move 'em on
Move 'em out, head 'em up
Rawhide

Cut 'em out, ride 'em in
Ride 'em in, cut 'em out
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in
Rawhide
(Rollin', rollin', rollin')
(Rollin', rollin', rollin')

Hah
(Rollin', rollin', rollin')
Hah
(Rollin', rollin', rollin')





Rawhide, hah
Rawhide

Overall Meaning

The song Rawhide by Bill Monroe is one that expresses the idea of perseverance and determination despite the adversities one may face. In the first verse, the singer talks about rolling through the terrain, dealing with swollen streams and weather conditions while moving rawhide. This represents the struggles and obstacles that one may face in life. The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of moving forward and not giving up, staying focused on the task at hand. The second verse shows the singer missing the comforts of the loved ones while on this journey, but pushing through with a heart set on completing the journey.


Moreover, the song also depicts the life of cowboys as they move cattle from one place to another. This is evident with lines such as "Cut 'em out, ride 'em in" and "Just rope an' throw an' brand 'em." The chorus provides encouragement for cowboys as they undertake this challenging task. The song is not just about cowboys and their way of life, but it also gives a universal message of perseverance and determination.


Line by Line Meaning

Rollin', rollin', rollin'
We need to keep rolling along


Rawhide, hah, hah
We need to focus on the rawhide and keep moving


Keep rollin', rollin', rollin'
We have to keep on moving, no matter what


Though the streams are swollen
Even if the streams are overflowing, we still have to carry on


Keep them dogies rollin', rawhide
We need to keep the cattle moving and make sure the rawhide is secure


Through rain and wind and weather
No matter what the weather's like, we still have to keep going


Hell bent for leather
We're going as fast as we can, no matter the cost


Wishin' my gal was by my side
I'm missing my sweetheart and wish she was with me


All the things I'm missin'
There are a lot of things I'm missing and looking forward to


Good vittles, love and kissin'
I miss home cooked meals, being in the arms of my lover, and being in a comfortable space


Are waiting at the end of my ride
I'm looking forward to the end of the journey


Move 'em out, head 'em up
Let's get moving and lead the herd


Cut 'em out, ride 'em in
It's time to separate the weaker cattle from the stronger and bring them into town


Don't try to understand 'em
The cattle are not to be understood, just captured, roped and branded


Just rope an' throw an' brand 'em
We need to use our skills to brand the cattle so that they can be easily recognized by others


Soon we'll be living high and wide
We'll be living in comfort and prosperity soon


My heart's calculatin'
I'm doing some serious thinking


My true love will be waitin'
My sweetheart is waiting for me at the end of the journey


Waitin' at the end of my ride
She's waiting for me at the end of this journey


(Rollin', rollin', rollin')
Keep moving


Hah
An exclamation of exertion


Rawhide
A reminder to focus on the rawhide and keep moving no matter what happens




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL MONROE

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Comments from YouTube:

@sarge958

dadgum! That's some great country music right there! Heck,I love all country. Old and new.

@rancherodave

Added to my favorites, great video.

@Fazeeye

That is Rual Yarbrough, he was Monroe's banjo player- 3/24/1969-12/1970

@ivyallenfiddle

man... kenny on that fiddle!!!

@sarge958

@MrGoRaVeNs Bluegrass is a subdivision of country music.Either way,I love it.

@glentison7148

hot!!

@weadley

I found the comment about the scrolls and the gibson inlay very informational and interesting too. I do no know why people voted it down. It is true. Anyone who takes a pocket knife to a gibson F-5 has a bit of Diva in them. Bill was one of the best! I want to leave work and play my mandolin right now!

@Evolution8R

Wow see what can be achived, if you dont play so many video games!!! Props to the people with natural talent and who practice....trick playin'.

@grassshadow1

Oh man I wish they would make a bluegrass video game

@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer

@@grassshadow1 I have to agree with this

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