Home On The Range

"Home on the Range" was adapted from a poem by Dr. Brewster M. Higley (formerly a physician, who had moved to Kansas after the Homestead Act of 1862) called "My Western Home," first published in the Smith County Pioneer in 1873.

Published 2 May 2011 1 min read

By Sue Rogers

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The melody was written by Higley's friend Daniel E. Kelley. Considering its content, the song quickly became popular with cowboys and frontiersmen, and its popularity grew as it was passed around.

Now, it's the state song of Kansas.

Songs 1870's 06chord Dr. Brewster M. Higley Daniel E. Kelley Kansas arkansas country Roy Rogers cowboy western Country Gene Autry traditional country oklahoma country cowboy adult standards yodelling BUG Jam 05/11 BUG Jam 07/14 BUG Jam 11/15

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