Genesis Lyrics

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As Sure As Eggs is Eggs Lyrics

Big Jim Cooley commanded respect, whatever he wanted he could get

The badge on his waistcoat shone in the sun

It ain't no lie, Big Jim was feared by everyone

In the saloon one evening Big took a bet with a rancher whose name I forget

He wanted a herd taken over the plain

He called Jim "yellow", he'll never do that again

He got mad!

He threw his badge on the floor and walked out

He's gonna give it a try, he left no doubt

"Must be mad, must be mad!"

The people wished him well, and good luck

"Hell, I don't need it!" He laughed, got on his horse and rode away

Over on the trail, Jim 'n' his crew of five

Were trying their best to keep the cattle alive

The weather was hard, but so were the men

Though I don't think even Jim will try this try again

His horses were edgy, sensing trouble ahead

But the trouble didn't start till the men were in bed

A-whooping and a-hollering and flashing their knives

Big Jim and his men were jumped by an all-star Indian tribe

He was scared, Big Jim was scared

Alive, they called him lucky, but not today

Cos he died like all good cowboys with his boots on next to his men

Big Jim, he won't lie down

For him the bet is still on

Some say he rides there, cursing still

Some say they've seen him