He'Ll Do To Ride the River With
There is an old unwritten code out here that’s truly not a myth—
He that is loyal to his brand: “He’ll do to ride the river with.”
Some call it just a handshake – but it’s the thing that we all know best—
They say it’s a code of ethics – we call it the Code of the West.
It is known as integrity – being generous to a fault—
An ancient Golden Rule that we all try to live by and exalt.
We love the land and treat it well and stir up no dust for others—
Fair play and close friendship are still dear, and we treat all like brothers.
We tip our hats to ladies, and know the true measure of a man—
We pay our debts and those of kin, and with our God know where we stand.
Yes, there is an old unwritten code out here that is not a myth—
He that is loyal to his brand: “He’ll do to ride the river with.”
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