Riders in the Sky is an American Western music and comedy group which began… Read Full Bio ↴Riders in the Sky is an American Western music and comedy group which began performing in 1977. Their style also appeals to children, and they are sometimes considered a children's band. They have won two Grammy Awards and have written and performed music for major motion pictures, including "Woody's Roundup" from Toy Story 2 and Pixar's short film, For the Birds.

The Ballad of Bullseye
Riders in the Sky Lyrics

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Bullseye my pony, Bullseye my pride
Bullseye mi amigo, Bullseye I will ride
Across the wide prairie, beneath the blue sky
We'll ride on forever just me and Bullseye
It was out in west Texas at the Triple 'are' sale
When I first laid eyes on that
Bullseye broomtail
He bounced and he bucked and he ran like the wind

And when I rode out I was a-leading my friend

Hey, Bullseye my pony, Bullseye my pride
Bullseye mi amigo, Bullseye I will ride
Across the wide prairie, beneath the blue sky
We'll ride on forever just me and Bullseye

One midnight in August it came up a storm
The cattle stampeded, the lightning did swarm
A cowboy who fell was a cowboy who'd die
Well lucky for me I was a-riding Bullseye

Hey, Bullseye my pony, Bullseye my pride
Bullseye mi amigo, Bullseye I will ride
Across the wide prairie, beneath the blue sky
We'll ride on forever just me and Bullseye

Now if ever I find me a cowgirl so true
Who'll keep a loose rein on this old buckaroo
Well if she's got a mare and a twinkling eye
Boys I might settle there and raise little Bullseyes

Hwy, Bullseye my pony, Bullseye my pride
Bullseye mi amigo, Bullseye I will ride
Across the wide prairie, beneath the blue sky
We'll ride on forever just me and Bullseye

We'll ride on forever just me and Bullseye

Overall Meaning

The song "Ballad of Bullseye" by Riders In The Sky is a heartwarming tribute to a cowboy's beloved horse. The song captures the deep connection between the rider and his horse. The bullseye, a broomtail, was first spotted at a sale event in West Texas where he was seen bucking and running as fast as he could. The cowboy was instantly drawn to him and made a lifelong commitment to him.

The chorus of the song, "Bullseye my pony, Bullseye my pride, Bullseye mi amigo, Bullseye I will ride, Across the wide prairie, beneath the blue sky, We'll ride on forever just me and Bullseye" shows the deep affection and respect that the cowboy has for his horse. As they ride together across the wide prairie under the blue sky, the cowboy knows that they will ride on forever.

The second verse of the song tells the story of the night when a storm struck during a cattle stampede. The cowboy was lucky enough to be riding Bullseye who helped him escape death. The song ends with the cowboy's dream of finding a cowgirl who will share his love for Bullseye and raise little Bullseyes.

Line by Line Meaning

Bullseye my pony, Bullseye my pride
Bullseye is not just a pony; it's the singer's best friend.

Bullseye mi amigo, Bullseye I will ride
The singer will always ride Bullseye because it's their close friend.

Across the wide prairie, beneath the blue sky
The singer and Bullseye roam freely and happily.

We'll ride on forever just me and Bullseye
Bullseye will always be the artist's companion on their journeys.

It was out in west Texas at the Triple 'are' sale
The artist bought Bullseye at a cowboy auction held at the Triple 'are' ranch in West Texas.

When I first laid eyes on that Bullseye broomtail
The singer was immediately attracted to Bullseye's wild spirit and unique appearance.

He bounced and he bucked and he ran like the wind
Bullseye has a lot of energy and loves to run free.

And when I rode out I was a-leading my friend
The artist and Bullseye immediately bonded and became the best of friends.

One midnight in August it came up a storm
During a stormy August night, there was chaos as the cattle stampeded and lightning struck often.

The cattle stampeded, the lightning did swarm
The storm was wild and dangerous, causing many problems for anyone caught in it.

A cowboy who fell was a cowboy who'd die
Any cowboy who fell off their horse during the storm would likely not survive.

Well lucky for me I was a-riding Bullseye
The artist was fortunate to be riding Bullseye during the storm, as they trusted his abilities to keep them safe.

Now if ever I find me a cowgirl so true
The singer is looking for a cowgirl who is loyal and trustworthy.

Who'll keep a loose rein on this old buckaroo
The singer needs a cowgirl who won't try to control or change them, and who'll let him be himself.

Well if she's got a mare and a twinkling eye
If the cowgirl also has a mare horse and a spark in her eye that he can tell she loves life, that's a bonus for him.

Boys I might settle there and raise little Bullseyes
If he finds a cowgirl with a similar free spirit, he might stay there and raise little Bullseyes with her.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FRED LABOUR

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