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"Home on the Range" (Roud No. 3599) is a classic cowboy song, sometimes called the "unofficial anthem" of the American West. Dr. Brewster M. Higley (also spelled Highley) of Smith County, Kansas, wrote the lyrics as the poem "My Western Home" in 1872 or 1873, with at least one source indicating it was written as early as 1871.
- Western folk song
- Brewster M. Higley
Learn the history and lyrics of the famous cowboy song "Home on the Range", which celebrates the beauty and challenges of the Great Plains. Find out how the song originated from a poem by a Kansas homesteader, how it was set to music by a friend, and how it was published in a book by John Lomax.
A song from 1873 about the beauty and simplicity of the American West, with the refrain "Give me a home where the buffalo roam". Learn the lyrics, the history and the meaning of this classic cowboy song.
Feb 1, 2023 · Learn how a poem by a doctor inspired a song that became a western anthem. Discover the lyrics, the history, and the controversies of "Home on the Range".
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