Kawawang Cowboy Lyrics
FRED PANOPIO
Lyrics
Ako ang kawawang kowboy
Ang bubble gum ko'y tsampoy
Ang pananghalian ko ay laging kamoteng kahoy
Ang ate ko at ang kuya
Ang nanay, tatay, lola, ang buong pamilya
Silang lahat ay hindi kowboy
Ako'y nagiisang palaboy
Ang aking kabayong dala may butones pa.
(Refrain)
Ang kawawang kowboy
May baril walang bala
May bulsa wala namang pera
Ako nga ang kowboy
Palaging nag-iisa
Ang kabayo ay walang paa
Ang aking brief ay butas pa.
(Repeat I)
(Refrain)
Ang kawawang kowboy
May baril walang bala
May bulsa wala namang pera (fade)
Song & Lyrics Facts
Fred Panopio's popular song "Kawawang Cowboy" was released in 1970 and is considered a classic Filipino folk song. The genre of the song is considered to be Folk-rock, with lyrics written by Fred Panopio himself, and performed by his band, The Bongos.
The album which contains this song is entitled "Pinoy Rock Classics". The song has become an anthem for Filipino people everywhere, as it talks about love, patriotism, and longing for home. It speaks of a cowboy who misses his homeland and can't wait to return there, despite being far away. The song's lyrics are filled with emotion and nostalgia, making it one of the most beloved Filipino songs ever recorded. In fact, it was even used as part of the soundtrack of the 2016 movie Heneral Luna.