One in the Saddle, One on the Ground

First time old Dood laid eyes on Juanita

Knew then and there she was the one

She gave him a love every man knows is needed

She gave him a daughter, she gave him a son

One day, when Juanita was out on the garden

A bandit rode up without makin' a sound

Dood was workin' the plow, far away from his rifle

Tried to get to it but the bandit drew down

Last thing he remembered was Juanita's screamin'

As the world faded black and Dood crumpled down

When hе came to the bandit was nowherе to be seen

His true love Juanita nowhere to be found

Man and his rifle, a mule and his hound

One in the saddle, one on the ground

Saw the ball had passed through clean as a church floor

And the wound was washed up by Sam, his old hound

So he saddled up Shamrock and powdered his rifle

Put on his old hat, worn, weathered and brown

Told his son to stay strong, take care of his sister

'Til Daddy returned with Mam safe and sound

Then they set out together to go find Juanita

Old Dood in the saddle, Sam on the ground

Vowin' never to stop 'til Juanita was found

Man and his rifle, a mule and his hound

One in the saddle, one on the ground

One in the saddle and one on the ground