Working on the railroad, sleeping on the ground, Eating saltine crackers ten cents a pound. Big ball's in cowtown - we'll all go down. Big ball's in cowtown - we'll dance around. (Ehhhh, come in momma, the hog's done got me). I'll go to cowtown, I'll dance around. Board up your windows - big ball's in town. Put on your new shoes, put on you gown. Shake off them sad blues - big ball's in town. Everybody's smiling, you can't find a frown. Girls are all happy 'cause big ball's in town. Big ball's in cowtown - we'll all go down. Big ball's in cowtown, big ball's in town.