Lyr Req: Morgan Poisoned the Waterhole

Subject: Lyr Req: Morgan Places The Waterhole
From: Deckman
Date: 25 Aug 06 - 04:15 PM

Friends of mine are asking for the words to: "Morgan Places The Waterhole." I'm striking out ... can anyone help? Thanks, Bob(deckman)Nelson

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Morgan Places The Waterhole
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Aug 06 - 05:24 PM

Try 'Morgan Poisoned The Waterhole'

chorus,
Someone poisoned the waterhole,
Someone is to blame,
I know who that someone is,
Morgan is his name.

C& W song - late sixties.

Jim Carroll

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Morgan Places The Waterhole
From: Deckman
Date: 25 Aug 06 - 06:47 PM

Thanks muchly ... I forward it on. CHEERS, Bob(deckman)Nelson

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Morgan Places The Waterhole
From: Deckman
Date: 26 Aug 06 - 09:47 AM

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Morgan Places The Waterhole
From: Deckman
Date: 26 Aug 06 - 08:24 PM

I keep re-freshing this thread as my friends that are looking for this song are trying to re-connect with MC. It might take a while ... they are Unitarians! CHEERS, Bob

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Morgan Places The Waterhole
From: pestiferous
Date: 26 Aug 06 - 08:34 PM

Thanks for the chorus. I would like to get all the verses. Can you fill me in? And where did you first hear it?

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Morgan Places [Poisoned] The Waterhol
From: Joe Offer
Date: 26 Aug 06 - 08:53 PM

Well, I found out it's on a CD called Simon Crum A.K.A Ferlin Husky / Country Music Is Here To Stay. I also found out there's a copy of the CD of the shelf ten feet from here....
Transcription coming up, although I should actually be cutting the lawn.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: ADD: Morgan Poisoned the Water Hole
From: Joe Offer
Date: 26 Aug 06 - 09:37 PM

Morgan Poisoned the Water Hole
(Hakins, Mills, Patrick)

In my idle time I dream a lot, as I reckon most folks do,
I long to ride the range so wide and throw my old lasso.
Well, it hurts me way down deep inside, to think of being told,
The foremost drastic news of all, Someone's poisoned the water hole.
Someone's poisoned the water hole.

CHORUS
Someone poisoned the waterhole,
Someone is to blame,
But I know without being told,
Morgan is his name.

Well, the poker game was going strong at the Silver Star Saloon,
When the Little Queen from Abilene was singin' a honky tune.
Well, I drew my cards and I took one look, and I said I'll bet my roll,
When the Sundown Twins come a-runnin' in, sayin', "Someone's poisoned the water hole."
Someone's poisoned the water hole.
CHORUS

Well, I held four aces, (back to back?), but I bet 'em like two treys,
When the guy across said, "Sorry, Hoss, I'm afraid I'll have to raise."
Well, I got all set to take his bet, and win that scoundrel's dough,
When Cactus cried, "C'mon, let's hide, Someone's poisoned the water hole."
Someone's poisoned the water hole.
CHORUS

Well, I left my gals and I left my pals, and I squandered all of my dough;
Searched high and wide to nail his hide, that ornery so-and-so.
Well, I dreamed I died and I went above, but the place was dark and cold;
Heard someone say shout, "They've all moved out, Morgan's poisoned the water hole."
"Morgan?" "Yeah, Morgan!"
CHORUS


transcribed by ear from: The Complete Simon Crum A.K.A Ferlin Husky on Capitol: Country Music Is Here To Stay

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Morgan Places [Poisoned] The Waterhole
From: Deckman
Date: 26 Aug 06 - 10:37 PM

Joe ... thanks muchly! What!!!! You can grow lawns down there in the California Sierras???? What'll they think of next. CHEERS, Bob

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Morgan Places [Poisoned] The Waterhol
From: pestiferous
Date: 27 Aug 06 - 09:46 AM

Thank you to Deckman for raising the question and Joe Offer for providing the lyrics--perfect! And thank you, Joe Offer, for going to all that trouble to transcribe the words by ear. I am eternally grateful.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Morgan Places [Poisoned] The Waterhol
From: Joe Offer
Date: 27 Aug 06 - 10:25 AM

I'm still bothered about how that guy was holding the four aces. Anybody know?
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Morgan Places [Poisoned] The Waterhole
From: Deckman
Date: 27 Aug 06 - 10:27 AM

... probably in his left hand!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Morgan Poisoned the Waterhole
From: GUEST,Patrick
Date: 21 Jan 08 - 07:47 PM

What a coincidence, a friend called just a few days ago inquiring about the song I wrote years ago....Morgan Poisoned the Waterhole.
Get in touch if possible to chat further...K.PATRICK