The Cows Are Back in Plainview

The Cows Are Back in Plainview

Performed by Debbie “Hayride” Harper & The Prairie Songbirds

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(Verse 1)
They said the cattle days were done, that the herds were up in Kansas,
But now they’re back, and we’ve got steaks ‘n’ it’s pure grandness.
The cows are back in town, and they brought the brisket,
It’s a meat parade, and you’re gonna need a ticket.

(Chorus)
The cattle are back in Plainview, ridin’ in like a thunderous course,
Bringing cowboys back to the saddle, reclaiming the range by force.
Beeves been scarce above the Caprock, but now they’re here,
Good news for the fellas who’ve struggled for years.
The fences’ll rise, and the grass’ll grow,
It’s Goodnight and Loving all over again, who knows?
The cattle are back in Plainview,
And it’s changin’ the grills; I call it a brisket breakthrough.

(Verse 2)
These drought-hardy cows, they don’t need much,
Sippin’ water slow, got a gentle touch.
They don’t throw a fit, just chew their fill,
If they can return to West Texas, they can revisit your grill.
Cattle grazing when the water’s runnin’ low,
Learning to sip slow, so the pastures can grow.

(Chorus)
The cattle are back in Plainview, ridin’ through like a brand-new force,
Cowboys in West Texas, back on their horse.
Beeves been scarce above the Caprock, but now they’re here,
Good news for the fellas who’ve struggled for years.
The fences’ll rise, and the grass’ll grow,
It’s Goodnight and Loving all over again, who knows?
The cattle are back in Muleshoe,
and it’s sparkin’ up a queue, it’s a BBQ debut.

(Bridge)
Robots don’t rope, machines can’t glide,
It’s the cowboy’s way, that’ll never slide.
Have you seen a cowboy chasin’ a calf in a drone?
Nah, it’s horses and cowboys, handlin’ things on their own.
Since bull’s returned in West Texas, we’re talkin’ BBQ sauce,
It’s a way of life, not a football we’re gonna toss.

(Verse 3)
It’s cheaper to raise ‘em here than ship ‘em from afar,
Like payin’ for a cowboy hat that’s flown in from New York by car.
Turns out, cows do the walkin’ and don’t complain ‘bout the gas,
They’re grazin’ efficient, just grass, no flash.
From vets to butchers, everyone’s in on the game,
It’s like a buffet in town, where everyone gets steak.

(Chorus)
The cattle are back in Plainview, ridin’ through like a brand-new force,
Cowboys in West Texas, back on their horse.
Beeves been scarce above the Caprock, but now they’re here,
Good news for the fellas who’ve struggled for years.
The fences’ll rise, and the grass’ll grow,
It’s Goodnight and Loving all over again, who knows?
The cattle are back in Monahans,
It’s spreadin’ through the land, they’re looking for cattle hands.

(Verse 4)
Grass-fed’s the trend, the cows got it good,
Roamin’ green pastures, just like they should.
Not every plot can grow corn, but it sure can grow a cow,
Just watch ‘em chew, they’re makin’ it work somehow.
It’s not corn, it’s just good green grass,
While the rest of the world searches for followers, the cows are happy to pass.

(Bridge 2)
Bringing cattle back means more than just beef,
It’s small towns buzzin’, and that’s a relief.
Feed stores, diners, cowboy bars too,
With more cattle around, there’s more for us to do.
With every herd, the town’s comin’ back alive,
Feed stores, diners, keepin’ the West alive.

Life!

(Chorus)
The cattle are back in Plainview, ridin’ through like a brand-new force,
Cowboys in West Texas, back on their horse.
Beeves been scarce above the Caprock, but now they’re here,
Good news for the fellas who’ve struggled for years.
The fences’ll rise, and the grass’ll grow,
It’s “Loving and Goodnight” all over again, who knows?
The cattle are back in Big Spring,
And it’s ringin’ in the din, I call it the western swing.

(Outro)
In West Texas, if you can’t plant it, it pays to graze,
It’s simple economics, a fact that pays.
‘Cause people gotta eat; ain’t they, that’s true,
And a well-cooked steak can solve a problem or two.
From Lubbock to Lockett,
The cattle’s return, gonna jingle some pockets.

Hereford is Preferred
Angus Among us
Charolais for the Holidays
Limousin In between
Simmental Cattle call
Brahman UnCommon

Texas Longhorn… no more Corn!

When I was a kid, ya couldn’t see the cattle for the corn… 

Ain’t that way now!

The Cows Are Back in Plainview – Lyrics and Music by Alan Nafzger

The Cows Are Back in Plainview

Alan Nafzger (2023)

They said the cattle days were gone,
That Kansas claimed the herds at dawn.
But now they’re back, in full parade,
Steaks on the grill, and brisket made.
Plainview’s streets hum with new life,
As cattle return, free from the strife.

The cows are back, it’s a grand sight,
Hooves thunder down the plains, taking flight.
The fences rise, the grass will grow,
It’s Goodnight and Loving, all aglow.
The pastures hum with bovine grace,
Cattle reclaiming this cherished place.

Drought-hardy cows, they sip with care,
In dusty fields, they find their share.
No fuss about rain, no cries for more,
They graze in peace, as herds restore.
The land that once lay dry and low,
Now welcomes back the cattle’s flow.

The town’s alive, it’s buzzing loud,
With cowboys tall and ranchers proud.
They said machines could take their place,
But no drone ever chased a calf with grace.
It’s horses and men, under the Texas sky,
Handling the herd as the days go by.

Raising cattle, not so far,
Better than trucking them from afar.
Cheaper too, when they walk in stride,
No need for gas, just land wide.
The town’s alive, with steaks anew,
Butchers, cowhands, all have work to do.

Grass-fed, lean, that’s the trend,
From green pastures, where fences bend.
Not every field can grow the corn,
But it sure can raise a cow reborn.
The world may chase the flash and fame,
But the cows, content, don’t play that game.

Cattle bring more than beef to hand,
They breathe life back into the land.
Feed stores hum, and diners cheer,
With every herd, the town draws near.
The cattle are back, and life’s begun,
In Plainview, they graze under the sun.

Last Updated on October 19, 2024 by Alan Nafzger