The Lone Prairie (Traditional Cowboy Ballad - Full Version) - Sam Shackleton

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Busking the full version of traditional cowboy ballad “The Lone Prairie” to the ghosts of this haunted old graveyard in Edinburgh, Scotland. Due to popular demand and since ya all asked for it - I’m delighted to announce this song released today as a single on ALL streaming platforms! If ya liked this song and want to support my music I’d greatly appreciate if you could stream and share this song! My last video of this song got over half a million views across platforms - lets try and get this song as big as possible!! All links can be found in my bio - cheers!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🪕🤠
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[@seismixx]

Singing this for my cat. I buried him in my lone backyard. RIP Nips, my cowboy.

[@caelanshong3765]

RIP Nips 💜

[@kelseygrisham5941]

RIP to a true compadre

[@PunkDogCreations]

❤

[@John_marston-l2h]

RIP Nips ❤️

[@paulsmeltzer4414]

I cat stop laughing. Rip, Nips.

[@gloriousdeadman2127]

To sing an old tune to old souls in a graveyard is such a beautiful thing.

[@djeggy6916]

now i don’t have to get my phone to replay the short version over n over again :) [i probably still will cause it has its own charm]

[@I_Wanna_Fuck_My_Fiance]

You can always go to the settings on the video at the top right and press loop and it will play it over and over to your hearts desire

[@SammiKekein]

Oh dear God you know what I'm asking of you let me die boots down on this flat fucking land

[@gameguy199]

somebody get this man to the Grand Old Opry anyone who can sing such an old song with such passion and power deserves to sing it on country music's highest stage

[@nicholasiacono5227]

American folk song with a Scottish/Irish folk sound to it, a mix I never knew I needed to hear so bad. It’s great, dude 👍🏻

[@swamp-yankee]

I believe most of our music is Scotts Irish influenced. Second only to the influence of American black folks. That’s a big part of who we are. At least in my valley music gets pretty Celtic and the young people still show up to dance. Less than our grandmother’s generation, but it’s unbroken tradition at the granges limping along. We’ve got other scenes too. Quite a bit of metal around when I was a kid, but I think that crowd has been transitioning to something a little more punk rock for a while now.

[@Xull41st]

Truly a mournful performance, here I think of my grandfather after a long day of work, knowing I will soon follow him. I hope all who see this know that you are loved and thank you for reading.

[@abujabartheinsurgentstar206]

Truely the song of a youthful America

[@Shibacki]

So pretty. I think I've found the next song I'll pick up. Thank you Sam for preserving and sharing all these wonderful tunes!

[@_Bryant.R]

We'd love to have you play in the hills of Kentucky when you come to The States.

[@sonny_jins]

I hope to god above that you never have a financial worry again in your life, nor your children if you have any. To study so hard and be driven and passionate enough to choose to share your 'church' with the world in the way you have should be rewarded more than we do currently I dont know you but i love you and what you do, thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@dantastacio5081]

Truth

[@zachb8012]

I play traditional American music, fiddle and banjo, and by God's will my middle daughter turned out looking like a full-blooded Scottish lass, hair red as a fire branded sunset of late August, freckled, and eyes blue as waters running from the glaciers of our Montana home. I've raised her with a love for our culture's musical heritage and as her talent grows I've thought of going on holiday around Ardrossan, Brodick, and Campbeltown. I reckon if we brought our fiddle and banjo and asked nicely if we can play a few pubs and busked a bit along the way if the locals might find it interesting.

[@cpt.taselbymc8400]

My grandmother, may she rest peacefully, sang this to my mother frequently

[@a_soundhead2480]

Came for rdr1 stuff got this absolute banger.

[@S0meRndmDude]

I want this song to be played at my funeral

[@thebigblah13]

As Country Boy from the Carolinas, please keep making music like this.

[@E6EN]

It matters not; I have been told, where the body lays when the heart goes cold. Thanks for this song man it was running through my head the entire time through losing my grandad who was basically my father. Thank you

[@andrewp8284]

I know Sam is Scottish, but this reminds me of the 2 Irish brothers who join Gus McCrae and Woodrow Call’s cattle drive up to Montana in “Lonesome Dove.”

[@leoispunk]

this song always reminds me of red dead 1, beautiful rendition of this song.

[@courtneyhuber9811]

Holy shit now this right here is a MUSICIAN. Your voice and picking is lovely. Keep it up! I’d love to see you in a studio one day

[@karategirl97]

The full version makes me even sadder! I love it tho. I hope his soul knows I cry for him. ❤

[@blitz2659]

Where do I find the full version?

[@sonny_jins]

​@@blitz2659this is it sweetheart

[@kylekay9009]

This song and your rendition spark something so deep and true in me. Thank you for playing and singing

[@tbut155]

been listening on repeat. Think i've got the picking pattern down on banjo as well. What a hauntingly beautiful song.

[@Oldman-t7m]

hi sir,,,,you found the picking pattern? I would like to know and what banjo tuning does he use? thank you very much. greetings from belgium

[@Rudy7179]

Well I found the video I'm gonna play on repeat for the next few weeks. Awesome picking and singing mate! I'm trying to learn this song on my 5 string.

[@douglasw2077]

I have heard this song since I was a child, but this is the first time hearing the full version. Thank you!

[@peterfoleyeire]

What a great version, looking forward to your next gig in Ireland

[@lukeesposito3537]

Great version of this song. Going through a tough time and this song has helped

[@dinosaoursmaydie]

I need a tab for this asap. Beautiful playing.

[@Oldman-t7m]

Beautiful performance,,,, love your banjo style. You are a great singer to

[@DimitriosDoulopoulos]

Listening from Greece,it's great❤❤❤

[@MrIzzyjackson]

I appreciate your beautiful renditions guiding me to the stories of so many of our ancestors, who were displaced from any sense of home, and who still haunt the lands of turtle island with all the horror they experienced, as well as the horror they caused. I take my studies of these histories very seriously because the FULL story needs to be remembered if we want to compost the trash that poverty, displacement, imperialism and colonialism leaves in its wake.

[@olijamrock]

Thousands of songs of all kinds in my playlists but this one song in particular, interpreted by you, is one of my favorite, can't get it out of my head, such dept to it. Beautiful.

[@EnderLord007]

I love that such a simple story can carry such a complex feeling when you set it to music. It’s a shame that young man wasn’t buried at his home, but it’s almost like the prairie is his home now. It’s a world that’s harsh and difficult to make a life in, but one that’s full of love and companionship nonetheless.

[@LibertyLion1776]

You have such an amazing version of this song. I can't find a better version than this one.

[@bluesageful]

I think I've listened to close to EVERY version of this song..... yours is by far THE BEST! I can feel the grief and sorrow in your voice. It's just phenomenal!❤

[@ZachD831]

This is your best version of this song. And the other version is amazing so I appreciate this and you. You’ve helped my recovery and maintain my sobriety.

[@steezgames93]

Hey Sam! Just discovered your craft and I can't describe the emotions I get listening to this song. I'm forever grateful for musicians like yourself.

[@watchingman5385]

Ah god the full version is even better. Really gets me inspired to work on my cowboy story even more. Keep up the good work my guy!

[@mrvanntabulous]

Absolutely love this version. The tempo and lyric arrangement is phenomenal

[@Wahatoyas]

Just learned this just as you play it, on my banjo

[@TheFrog864]

Where did you learn? Can you link the video or tabs please I'm dying to learn

[@Wahatoyas]

@TheFrog864 I learned by ear. But I'll post a slow video of me playing it later today, I'll let you know when it's up!

[@TheFrog864]

@@Wahatoyas okay thanks

[@Oldman-t7m]

Can you send me the link to,,,, thank you sir,,,, gonna learn this one,,,,,please send me the link sir.❤

[@theredview]

Absolutely love this song. Randomly came across it on spotify.

[@1799to1815]

Thank you. I always want to watch 'She Wore a Yellow Ribbon' after hearing this.

[@Ennuae]

3rd time this has popped up in my feed now and I’m thankful

[@LandoIV]

I found this on Ifunny and was worth it. Very into old cowboy/ and folky music like this. Reminds me of National Park Radio

[@baker276]

man I wish i could find a decent video tutorial so I could learn this song. Your rendition is amazing brother, Love your work Sam, keep it up!

[@makeeverydaycinematic]

Can you read tableture? I worked out a pretty close arrangement!

[@zachsmith5399]

Same

[@ThugBoat]

@@makeeverydaycinematicI would love a link to that if you don’t mind

[@DanDan_revolution]

@@makeeverydaycinematic do you have a link to the tab?

[@primus473]

@@makeeverydaycinematic a link would be much appreciated 🙏

[@davidjerezgomez]

I have listened to this song in various versions and I can say this is my favorite. Thank you, Sam!

[@kami0v0]

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@roriehollywood4947]

Dude got goosebumps, felt soo at home listening to this so credit to ye boy🙌

[@Paladin_Green]

Reminds me of a pioneer sitting in front of a camp fire singing out west

[@matthewdevlin8601]

Vocals lovely and remind me of “The Corries” - great sound and great playing! 💪

[@BardofCornwall]

Great job!

[@GroovyGrandpa2]

I love your dance moves 😊😊. Great song Sam . 🎵

[@joshmilner8456]

Incredible voice and a beautiful rendition of a great song

[@eliehorsman7901]

Love harmonizing with ya this is beautiful you've got a great voice my friend

[@tragicslip_2]

I'll throw a 🌹 to the youth that lays.

[@jimmyrustler2282]

Beautiful

[@dannymcdermott4189]

Hello Sam ..It is me ..Danny Mangos from Florida...Sounds good...I got the can drum fire waiting over her. When ya going to come tour and Busk FL with me. I got all my washboard rigs ready and waiting to fire off.

[@StewartFletcher]

The Colter Wall cover is impeccable, but I love this traditional rendition

[@KKev]

The older one is slower...

[@zaxxyy736]

It’s on spotify yes!!!!! Thanks brother

[@frankcelaya5238]

Dude I need a guitar lesson for this banjo version. This is the best and most fast pace version of this song.

[@tweekuncut41]

Been waiting for this one!

[@not_a_therapist]

absolutely gorgeous song

[@mitchwelch996]

Love that you added this as well !!!!!

[@alanbelmont2044]

song for my trips 🇲🇽, thanks so much boy!!!

[@Ezyki11er_187]

Absolutely fantastic my man. Never knew I needed this ❤

[@saorsa5]

Sgoinnell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@JustAnotherTradie]

Mate, you're bloody stellar. Keep it up, your pipes soothe me.

[@clippedwings225]

this is beautiful!

[@pugsniper81]

Beautiful rendition 🎶

[@jordanweber7398]

This is my favourite rendition of this song !! Great work.

[@jamescoughlan8193]

Class love it

[@kylefox-d2y]

You are awesome man! What a killer voice!! Keep up your hard work man! I’m a fan!!!

[@IainBrown-bj5wb]

Outstanding

[@JDiaz21]

Goodjob men! 🤠

[@ashleyritchie3913]

Ah cheers man, the full version!

[@matthewpolito8611]

Pronounced coyotes correctly. I’m impressed.

[@JackieTheRaccoon]

Lovely stuff my dude!

[@ShaneHewlin]

I want this one played at my Funeral

[@mdc1988]

I am an eternal pessimist who thinks good country is dead and anything that isn’t Texas country sucks…. This version of this song is phenomenal. Sam is an instant legend. Fair play to you, Sir!

[@ericavagian]

"O bury me not on the lone prairie." These words came low and mournfully From the pallid lips of the youth who lay On his dying bed at the close of day He had wasted and pined 'til o'er his brow Death's shades were slowly gathering now He thought of home and loved ones nigh As the cowboys gathered to see him die "O bury me not on the lone prairie Where coyotes howl and the wind blows free In a narrow grave just six by three- O bury me not on the lone prairie" "It matters not, I've been told Where the body lies when the heart grows cold Yet grant, o grant, this wish to me O bury me not on the lone prairie." "I've always wished to be laid when I died In a little churchyard on the green hillside By my father's grave, there let me be O bury me not on the lone prairie." "I wish to lie where a mother's prayer And a sister's tear will mingle there Where friends can come and weep o'er me O bury me not on the lone prairie." You might also like WILDFLOWER Billie Eilish So Long, London Taylor Swift Peter Taylor Swift "For there's another whose tears will shed For the one who lies in a prairie bed It breaks me heart to think of her now She has curled these locks, she has kissed this brow." "O bury me not..." And his voice failed there But they took no heed to his dying prayer In a narrow grave, just six by three They buried him there on the lone prairie And the cowboys now as they roam the plain For they marked the spot where his bones were lain Fling a handful o' roses o'er his grave With a prayer to God his soul to save

[@Fingnars]

Absolutely love this version! Think I'm going to get myself a banjo! Sam have you ever considered making a little tutorial/lesson video for this song?

[@TheKastus17]

Its odd hearing this in your accent, beautifully done my man!

[@davidjerezgomez]

Long Live Scotland! Is there where Thomas De Quincey is buried? More than 20 years ago with a friend we had the idea of lifting up his tombstone which at the time was face down in the ground. We wanted to honor the writer but the stone weighted a ton!

[@MrSlumped]

YESSSSSS, IVE BEEN WAITING!

[@shaunrussell4662]

Heard this in an old school cartoon, can't remember exactly but this my shit

[@maxwelltaylor521]

Imagine seeing a stranger in an old duster coat, cowboy hat, and boots, playing this song and singing in the middle of a haunted graveyard. Then, once the song finishes, the stranger seems to turn into dust and drift away with the wind.

[@sorleythebard]

Just wait till I come back to this graveyard once I’m finished this USA tour, dripped out in cowboy gear and film this exact video haha!

[@chickenindoubleC]

I found another verse that reminds me of your recent loss. I'm thinking of incorporating it into my rendition of the song, which is based on yours: "'I've often wished to be laid, when I died/In the little church[sic] on the green hillside;/By my father's grave there let mine be--/O bury me not on the lone prairie." I first saw it in the Lomaxes' record. I'll have to tweak it to fit, but thought you might be interested.

[@timothymartin3672]

Reminds me of Blevins in All the Pretty Horses

[@John613-ro6ms]

His version is the best. Even Johnny Cash bombed on this song. I tip my hat to you sir.

[@JC101Zero]

You know the slightly slower tempo of the shorter version i enjoyed alot more

[@SatinRoses-k4b]

Sam where could I find the chords you use for the song? Learning banjo and YOUR music has inspired me to learn this, and more, on my open back

[@DaNoon69]

Let me know if you figured it out. I also wish to learn this song

[@remytherat1357]

Fm , Ab , Db. the opening lick is F->G F Eb C

[@Cicero1689]

Beautiful, I'm glad scotland is returning to the "bluegrass" style music that only really survives in america, it all came fae scotland anyways. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇲

[@simondenelzen]

I wish so much I had the tabs to play this 2 finger thumb lead!

[@remytherat1357]

chords are: Fm (maybe Fm7?) Ab, Db. trying to figure out tuning, 4th string is probably C

[@remytherat1357]

any help would be appreciated

[@JudgeHam]

@@remytherat1357can’t offer too much help (I’m trying my best too) but In the video it almost appears he has tuned down all his strings a full step. I believe you can see him holding down the B (A) and D (C) strings on the second or third fret, but the video is quite blurry.

[@gavinseekon9261]

Would it be rude to ask what tuning you play this out off I really wanna try and learn this , my best guess is a doc Boggs tuning like fDGAD or fCGAD but that’s only a guess.

[@keltongaskey]

Something that this makes me wonder about is how many of these songs were written to be sung by foreign voices. Early American would have been such a melting pot of voices and accents and cultures that many of these songs probably sound a little different with modern American accents.

[@longingspider7028]

Considering it's a cowboy ballad and around then a lot of Americans would've had stronger british descent I imagine some of the people singing this wouldn't be too far of sam

[@CL-vb2qt]

A melting pot for sure but the bulk of American ancestry is from the British isles

[@hyperboreanforeskin]

America was 90% White until almost 1970. not much of a melting pot and more of a European home away from home

[@argononeya7080]

Damn !That's all I gotta say .

[@valenges3317]

Twin peaks, I just watched, and then suggested, KZbin?

[@tragicslip_2]

Play this when I die.

[@skylarhurst4093]

Can I get some tablature of this song cuz I really want to learn it

[@OwainKorp]

any way you could give us the banjo tabs??? song looks so fun to play.