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.

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