Re: [Philmont]: Lyrics to "Edge of Texas"?

"So I grab my bag and a cowboy hat and some bread to cover costs"

I haven't figured out the line about "chili enchiladas come with
____________ cactus".

Doug Marquis

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dr. Bob Klein" <drbob@troop111.org>
To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
Sent: Friday, August 27, 2004 5:58 AM
Subject: [Philmont]: Lyrics to "Edge of Texas"?

> Calling all Philmont Songmeisters.
>
> A couple of months ago, I put out a review of the Philsongs II CD (Live
> at the Tooth), indicating that my personal favorite on that compilation
> is "Edge of Texas". I have figured out the chords and lyrics, except
> for one phrase, that being at the end of the second verse:
>
>
> A knock on my door - from a friend from long ago
>
> Said I'm headed out for Texas - won't you join me on the road?
>
> Ain't no rhyme or reason - just look what is lost
>
> So grab your bags and cowboy hat - and ____________________.
>
>
> In a song that is otherwise extraordinarily crisp and deft for a live
> performance, Rod basically just mumbles this phrase, and I have no good
> idea of what he's saying. Anyone out there with a clue?
>
> Note that Peter Crook's email address from the PSA staff directory is
> deader than a doornail. However, Michael Hearne (another New Mexican
> musician) includes this song on his live album (Live at the Old Blinking
> Light), so that's another possible source if you have that CD.
>
> - Dr. Bob
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