The "cowboy song" is supposed to become some kind of suite comprising an introductory spoken part and three short songs. I've concentrated on the second part that is sung:
on a northbound drive from Texas
moving slowly with the herd
one with nature, one with your horse
hardly ever give the spur
watching out for hints of lightning
could be meaning a stampede
attentive for signs of commotion
be prepared to turn the lead
doin' your job by way of feeling
can't be done straight by the book
endure the dull food at the evenings
better not offend the cook
after weeks of heat and dust
you'd appreciate some rain
drivin' the cattle toward(s) the railhead
through canyons and 'cross endless plains
I used an online rhyming dictionary and "googled" the expressions "turn the lead" and "give the spur" (if it's plural or singular, I decided on singular). Martin had provided a dummy text, so I could check the numbers of syllables and the intonation against it. One line might be a bit tricky to sing: "attentive for signs of commotion", here the stress should be shifted to "of". I'm not completely happy with the second verse, might have to exchange or regroup some lines.
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