Song Description
Fictitious song about a young cowboy who learned young to live by the gun.
| Song Length |
3:00 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Lyrics
SLAP LEATHER MAN
Words and Music by Dave Sturgeon
Vs. 1
I grew up in the badlands, in the desert, south USA
Learning at a young age, it?s how you say it, not what you say
Papa was a proud man, he was an old man, he died when I was 3
Mama, she would scold me, always told me just what I should be
Chrorus
You?re a hard ridin?, red neckin? slap leather man
Your father never cried a tear, I?ll be damned if you?re not like him
Vs. 2
I shot a man on my 12th birthday, mama brought me johnnycake in jail
Said ?the marshall, he?s a nice man ? spend the weekend, let you go and drop the bail
But the next time earn your bounty in a county that?s far away from here
For your mama don?t be sorry son, load your other gun, ride and have no fear
(chorus)
Vs. 3
I never saw her wind-burned face again, she was my only friend, I loved her yes I did
She always said ?be the man son, remember Billy was only just the kid.?
(chorus)