The songs contained in this book are songs I've spent some forty years singing, playing, collecting and hopefully in some way, preserving. From cow camps to trail towns to the music halls of the world, most of these songs have been sung and played by countless cowboy troubadours for over a century and a half and are as good today as they were then. In this humble collection you'll find classic old-time cowboy songs, some by famous cowboy writers and even a few I wrote myself. Seventy-two of my favorite saddle songs and stories with words and music presented in singable, simple arrangements so that everybody can play and sing'em. Share 'em with your friends, pass 'em on to your children, grandchildren and anybody else you can think of .... - Don Edwards