Written by Larry Murray. Back when Cattle Creek used to sing. it's waters were sweet and its banks were green. and sunny days went on forever. Me and old Bugler we'd run wild. bluetick hound and the redneck child. we thought we were birds of a feather. Ah the fish would bite my how they'd bite. we'd catch them possoms in the pail moonlight. for ma just to please her. Bugler's voice like Gabriel's horn. up in the cypress all down through the corn. golden sounds yes to treasure. CHORUS. Bugler Bugler bless your hide. Jesus gonna take you for a chariot ride. Say Goodbye Say Goodbye. One day Ma she brought the news. She said honey young Bugler's done paid his dues. he's been hit down yes on that highway. Dry your eyes and stand up straight. Bugler's got a place at the pearly gates. Say goodbye sugar Oh say goodbye. REPEAT CHORUS.