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“Cowcore”

by Linda Mielke

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Mariachi Hoedown [ Verse 1] (Cattle in the Cane) (Cowbell sound) Misses Priscilla, EmmyLou and Muriel Just out lowing in the grass, ruminating. "Oh Emmy, " said Pru, "What a boring life we lead" “All we do is eat and sleep, I'm contemplating. Let's bust outta here and have us a bit o' fun." Muriel was kind of quiet and knew it would be dangerous You only live once and she sought to be adventurous. So they chose to jump the fence and go ex plore (Ch) But the girls (Am) were steathy, so they weren't found out. They took off their cowbells, and found the best route They looked at each other with those big brown eyes The world was their oyster, "We'll just improvise." [ Verse 2] They bought first class tickets and took off for the south Arrived in Tijuana,(Yi Yi Yi), went to the marketplace Found some serapes and bought big sombreros And went off a searching for Los caballeros They heard the boys down there had great big horns They would stand up on the stage and show all their charms Then parade around the town in their mariachi bands They were the biggest and best in all the lands. (Ch) But the girls were steathy, so they weren't found out. They followed in the shadows, and found the best route They looked at each other with those big brown eyes The world was their oyster, "We'll just improvise." [Verse 3] Misses Priscilla, EmmyLou and Muriel Just following the band, gyrating. Looking around, they were lost in the alleyway Confused and frightened, feeling anxious any way. "Oh Pru, " said Muriel, "This is all so enticing " But I want to go home, I know it's not surprising. They found a cab that took them back to the border Made their way back home, no more to wander. (Ch) The girls were steathy, hopping over that old fence. They found their cowbells where they left them, and it all made sense They looked at each other with those big brown eyes There's no place like home, "the old saying still applies.”
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All Grown Up 02:53
All Grown Up [Verse 1] Misses Emmylou, Priscilla and Muriel in the back 40 acres just reminiscing about their happy childhoods with all their friends who were now getting older, time was a ticking if we're going to visit, we better get tripping so they were moved to make plans and travel to the west Little Bo was always a trouble maker felt he was second best but as he grew up, he filled out and became an athlete Then he changed his name to Bodacious he became a famous bucking bull His job at the rodeo was always so dangerous Bridge he was always a bucker, he jumped and kicked and turned on a dime but his spirit and elegance he just couldnt hide And he was only havin a really good time Well, out to his pasture they all went Bo was giving them the eye Hadn't seen the girls in many a year Made them feel uncomforatable and shy. Well, we all know how this story ends One by one, they all fall for this guy A holiday with added dividends. Bridge again It was sad when the holiday came to a close The girls made their way back home again Content to be grazing in familiar places once more. But Changes were happening everyday The girls were feeling very mature They all checked their calendars and then they all concurred. Bridge One by one the little buckaroos Came along and could turn on a dime And their spirit and elegance, they just couldnt hide They were all just having a really good time. Now Misses Emmylou, Priscilla and Muriel in their back 40 just babysitting their own little ones and some of their hummy friends who are now getting older, time is a ticking they grow up fast, this time doesn't last long And so they were mooved to enjoy it They knew they belonged.
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AT THE CIRCUS If you surround yourself with clowns, don’t be surprised when your life resembles a circus Well, here we are again In the back 40 acres The little ones are growin' up spittin' image of Bodacious. But they all have little quirks That make them... heart breakers. Emmylous' boy is called Boniface He has long eyelashes and can charm anyone He's a handsome guy, always the main attraction. Boomer is Muriels's pride and joy He's loud and proud and a lot like his dad He comes on strong but he's full of compassion Then there's Bobby, who does things the hard way Keeps Priscilla on her toes looking out him he always seems to need the most instruction. So, one day, in the pasture, they all saw the trucks roll in ( I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE THINKING, but you're wrong) But a big tent was erected Then a whole bunch of people wandered in. It was the Big Top and inside , a Circus Ring So the girls decided to take their boys On a little adventure of their own. There were silly clowns and acrobats And there was a trampoline and tight rope act. Lots of animals and magic shows And scenes of the absurd Gleaming with lights and glittering with gold wondrous surprises for young and old. Well in they went and while they were looking for seats, Boomer started to look around he was off like a shot, To the house of mirrors, And Muriel just screamed "Slow down." Little Bobby moseyed over to the center ring Where a colourful car had appeared Then a dozen clowns started getting out Bobby climbed into the car and disappeared. Ms. Priscilla couldn't hardly control herself She was frantic looking for all over for him When Boniface looked up with eyes twice their size, and saw Bobby on the high wire with a grin. Now the clowns got into the action Riding unicycles and juggling and surrounded the two boys on the floor While Emmylou and Priscilla were puzzling How to get Bobby down off that wire. Muriel corraled Boomer, and went to the acrobats Who made a pyramid that was tall enough to get the Bobby off the wire onto the floor mats. So their day at the circus was an adventure A world full of astonishing feats. Gleaming with lights and glittering with gold wondrous surprises for young and old. It was the greatest pageant ever yet viewed. When the circus was host to our little cow brood. If you surround yourself with clowns, don’t be surprised when your life resembles a circus

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The adventures of Priscilla, Muriel, and Emmy Lou. Cows with personality and a sense of adventure. Moooving songs, the result of the COWCORE Challenge from 50/90 2021.

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released November 10, 2021

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Linda Mielke Barrie, Ontario

Call me mandolinda
Just me and my mandolin, learning how to make some music.
Navigating the times with reflections of the past and thoughts about the future.

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