He never got into a storm with a horse and
He always knew
How a horse would react in any case and
Just what to do.

He never let a cow outfigure him and
Never missed a loop.
He always kept cattle under control
Like chicken in a coop

He was never in the right place at the wrong
Time or in anybody’s way.
For working cattle he just naturally knew
When to move and when to stay.

I just about broke my neck tryin'
To be and do
All those things a good cowboy just
Naturally knew.

One day while riding
With a cowboy I knew was one of the best,
For he had worked in that country for a long time,
Had taken and passed the test.

I was telling of my troubles, some
Bad mistakes I’d made.
That my dreams of being a top cowgirl
Were startin’ to fade.

This cowboy looked at me and said
With a sort of a smile,
‘A sorry hand in the way all the time,
A good one just once in awhile.’

Since that day I’ve handled lots of cattle
And ridden many a mile.
And I figure I’m doin’ my share
If I get in the way just once in awhile.

-Georgie Sicking