I ride an old paint, I lead an old dan 
I'm goin' to Montana to throw the hoolihan 
They feed in the coulees, they water in the draw 
Their tails are all matted, their backs are all raw 
CHORUS: 
Ride around little dogies, ride around them slow 
For the fiery and snuffy are rarin' to go 
Old Bill Jones had a daughter and a son 
One went to college, the other went wrong 
His wife, she got killed in a poolroom fight 
But still he's a-singin' from mornin' till night 
CHORUS 
When I die, take my saddle from the wall 
Place it on my old pony, lead him out of his stall 
Tie my bones to my saddle and turn our faces to the West 
And we'll ride the prairie we love the best 
CHORUS 
I ride an old paint, I lead an old dan 
I'm goin' to Montana to throw the hoolihan 
They feed in the coulees, they water in the draw 
Their tails are all matted, and their backs are all raw 
CHORUS