MUSTANG GREY
As recorded by Hermes Nye on "Soldier Songs" (Folkways, 1959)

1. They once't was a noble ranger; his name was Mustang Grey.
He left his home when but a youth, went a-rangin' fur away.

CHORUS: But no more he'll go a-rangin', the savage to affright.
He's heard his last war-whoop and fought his last brave fight.

2. When Texas was invaded by a mighty tyrant foe,
He mounted his noble war horse and a-rangin' he did go.

3. Once't he was taken pris'ner, bound in chains upon the way.
He wore the yoke of bondage through the streets of Monterrey.

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4. A senorita loved him and follered by his side.
She opened the gates and give to him her father's team to ride.

5. God bless the senorita, the belle of Monterrey.
She opened wide the prison door and let him ride away.

6. And when this veteran's life was spent, it was his last command
To bury him on the Texas soil on the banks of the Rio Grande,

7. And there the lonely traveler, when passin' by his grave,
Will shed a farewell tear for the bravest of the brave.

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