Then came West Virginia
Came Nevada and Nebraska
Colorado and Dakota
Washington, Montana
Idaho, Wyoming
And the west was opened up

And for the first time it seems that the nation was really conscious of itself as a nation
Railroad tracks crossed the land as did telegraph wires
Public opinion and great ideas were now reflected on a national basis
And never in this land before us, and nevermore hereafter, will a land know such a people as a man we call the cowboy
His hat and his bandana
His unique brand of lingo
All his devil deeds of daring
Bold and skillful in the saddle
Brave and daring in the rambling
Wild and eager and exploring
Land that calls him with a challenge