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Transcribed By: Larry Kuhns
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The songs in the medley are:

Cattle Call (Tex Owens - 1934)
I'm An Old Cowhand (Johnny Mercer)
Wagon Wheels (B.Hill & P.DeRose)
Back In The Saddle Again (Gene Autry & Ray Whitley - 1939)
Happy Trails - Ending (Dale Evans)

In "I'm An Old Cowhand", Chet did not palm mute the bass, but instead let his fretting hand breathe to cut the notes short.  They are indicated by the stacatto notes. 

There are many rubato (adlib) sections in this song.  They should be played freely and with feeling.  Also in several places, Chet sang parts of the song.

Have fun,

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