Hey I just gotta say how incredible it is to see these thoughtful, generous comments. Thank you for the love toward my song AND singing:) It is extra special to hear about people genuinely excited for the album come to out. I’m really excited too. Thanks a million for coming over to UA-cam and watching the whole video and following WAF❤
I had to have listened to this song at least 30 times today...love the simple life, cowboy dreaming story telling. Something about this music makes me slow down and appreciate the little things. Can't wait for the full album to come out!
You've got 2 singles out in the last few days and I have easily 75-100 plays on each already. We need it, the whole album. I praise you sir, a savant of tieing words into a quilt the way you'd watch your grandmother furiously do in the late fall as a young man, amazed by the precision and pattern but so overcome by the Synchronicity of your elders fluidity in a theme. Your purpose is big well beyond you sir, I hope you keep on keeping on.
I was sitting in the chair getting poisoned to try and burn the cancer from my body and found this video. For a few minutes everything I'm going through was muted and I was taken away by this amazing man and this song. Thank you for sharing this video
I've been there too unfortunately but you'll come out the other side with a new appreciation for life and those you love , I have a stronger relationship with God now than ever and I have larger goals set for the future now🤙 you got this!!!
I grew up on a farm under the milky way. I work in tech now. The dream of being under those skies is not lost. I need to find it again. This song brings me one step closer. From Seattle with love.
This song will forever stick with me. I found it in the midst of an awful situation. When I hear it, everything lays out in front of me. The friends I've gained and lost. The abuse I lived through and escaped. Every good and bad. My scars, physical or not. It brings me a gut-twisting comfort. If youre reading this... it gets better. You will heal. It's tough, I know. It seems like you'll never get your happy ending. That's just because nothing ends. Chin up, stranger. Your crown is slipping. :)
I gotta say you folks at Western AF have a knack for finding the best talents across the folk and country music community. Dean Johnson is a personal favorite of mine and I look forward to all the new unheard talent you'll put on all our horizons. Keep up the great work!
Can't stop listening to Dean. He is fantastically talented and sings with the utmost spirit. Cheers from Belgium by a country-loving Portuguese who wishes further success
I just heard this song a couple of weeks ago, and I was blown away. I've listened to it everyday since then. This man is a great songwriter and what a voice! I cannot wait for the release of his LP.
This song hasn't left my rotation in the three weeks since I found it. Dean, take a bow for this masterfully crafted song. It's moved me to tears a number of times and Western AF you've captured it like no one else can again ❤
I find myself craving this. I’m just sitting on my driveway starting at foothills - getting right - and this song is pretty much my jam for that lately. Very good song writing! And his voice maaaaaan. I hope he never stops making music and thank you GEMS for showing me!
Been waiting for Dean to release an album and I'll be listening the crap out of it. I really can't put my finger on it but something is so special about him and his music. It's real and you can sense and hear what a sweet human he is. Don't stop making videos with him. Make a sister channel just for him: Dean AF.
Man, he's got that one in a million voice. Love it! Chords and lyrics below, have fun! Standard tuning, Capo on 2 Intro G C G D7 / G C G D7 Verses G C Em Am7 / C D7 G D7 / G C Em Am7 / C D7 G Chorus C D7 G Em / C D7 G Em / C D7 G Em / C D7 G D7 Interlude G C G Em / G C G D7 Outro G C Em Am7 / C D7 G [Verse 1] You wouldn't know by looking at me I am a cowboy, my friend I'm forever out riding on the range of my mind Dream away all of my time [Chorus] Cattle calls and canyon walls, the jangle of spurs At the light of dawn, put the saddle on, start moving the herd The distant horizons are a glorious sight And there's getting lost in the Milky Way at night [Interlude] Mhmm mhmm oooh [Verse 2] I got a lightning lasso and my trusty horse blue I've got a six-shooter too I have an ol' Stetson hat and a shaggy mustache Yes I'm at home on the range [Chorus] Tumbleweed and buffalo, the rivers run wild Sunset over rolling hills, ghosts ride the sky A campfire song has me feeling just right Yеah, I'm getting lost in the Milky Way tonight [Interlude] Mhmm mhmm oooh [Verse 3] Down on the sidеwalk, life passes me by I've been too slow for these times But now you'll be knowin', if ya look in my eyes I'm a cowboy 'neath far-away skies [Outro] Oooh ooh, yippie-yi-yay I'm a cowboy 'neath far-away skies
I vividly remember the first time I ever heard this song. It was at a Sons of Rainer show at The Firefly in early summer 2018. The song came out toward the end of the set and it was the first time I had ever heard Dean sing lead vocals. It blew my mind.
I was also at that show! It was my second time seeing him and second time he came up and talked to me. He’s such a genuine and kind person. Im looking forward to the next show
Phenomenal performance and what a fantastic voice! Dean's song makes me want to be a cowboy back here in Sweden. 🤠 I'm super stoked for the album release!
I'm of the opinion (for whatever those are worth nowadays) that we are in a Golden Age of songwriting. Even if you didn't stray much outside Western AF and Gems...there is so much amazing music being made.
Thanks for this beautiful song! I'm exited for the album and really hope Dean will be touring Europe some time in the future so I'll get the chance to see him live.
I may not know much about being a cowboy, I'm not from that part of the world, but boy do I relate to being dreamer. Really love the song, got a feeling It will live in my head for quite some time.
This song is amazing, listened to it over 100 times this week. It sounds like a dream, beautiful lyrics and the vocals really make this. Beautiful vudeo too!
This is such a hauntingly beautiful song, every time I listen to it, its shoots right through that emotional part in my brain. Thanks Dean, I and I wish you best in all your endeavors.
@@WesternAF I just love me some Dean! Saw him as often as I could when I lived in Seattle. Now I just gotta get him out East to the Colorado Front Range. Dean do you hear me? 😉
Made me cry. That's a good thing. I "rewound" the video and played it again. Such a beautiful, tender voice. Thank you for sharing your music and your magic with us.
Love your voice and this song. The video is the right vibe too. would have liked to see the Stetson hat, too. Love the channel, so thanks for bringing this talent to us. ♥️
Hey I just gotta say how incredible it is to see these thoughtful, generous comments. Thank you for the love toward my song AND singing:)
It is extra special to hear about people genuinely excited for the album come to out. I’m really excited too. Thanks a million for coming over to UA-cam and watching the whole video and following WAF❤
🫡🤠🦬
I had to have listened to this song at least 30 times today...love the simple life, cowboy dreaming story telling. Something about this music makes me slow down and appreciate the little things. Can't wait for the full album to come out!
You've got 2 singles out in the last few days and I have easily 75-100 plays on each already. We need it, the whole album. I praise you sir, a savant of tieing words into a quilt the way you'd watch your grandmother furiously do in the late fall as a young man, amazed by the precision and pattern but so overcome by the Synchronicity of your elders fluidity in a theme. Your purpose is big well beyond you sir, I hope you keep on keeping on.
Awesome man that was chilling! If you ever read this could you tell us the chord progression relative to the capo 🥹
Kick-ass, Dean. ❤️
Brought here by Tecovas ad on TV. It was meant to be. I love it and am so touched by this. I miss Wyoming so much 💕🐎
I was sitting in the chair getting poisoned to try and burn the cancer from my body and found this video. For a few minutes everything I'm going through was muted and I was taken away by this amazing man and this song. Thank you for sharing this video
Wishing you the best amigo.
The healing powers of music
Prayers going your way
I've been there too unfortunately but you'll come out the other side with a new appreciation for life and those you love , I have a stronger relationship with God now than ever and I have larger goals set for the future now🤙 you got this!!!
Jesus saves
I can only dream of a Dean Johnson/Benjamin Todd collab.
Oh man I didn't even think!
Know him personally. Thee absolute real deal. The world needs more of this
I grew up on a farm under the milky way. I work in tech now. The dream of being under those skies is not lost. I need to find it again. This song brings me one step closer. From Seattle with love.
You can always make it back brother. The skies are waiting.
Every now and then, I stumble upon a song that's perfect in my opinion, and this is one of those songs.
I’ve listened to this song 30 times today
Me too!
Me too too
This man is the real deal, he just oozes authenticity.
amen
This song is somehow both playful and haunting at the same time. Lovely
This song will forever stick with me. I found it in the midst of an awful situation. When I hear it, everything lays out in front of me. The friends I've gained and lost. The abuse I lived through and escaped. Every good and bad. My scars, physical or not. It brings me a gut-twisting comfort.
If youre reading this... it gets better. You will heal. It's tough, I know. It seems like you'll never get your happy ending. That's just because nothing ends. Chin up, stranger. Your crown is slipping. :)
I gotta say you folks at Western AF have a knack for finding the best talents across the folk and country music community. Dean Johnson is a personal favorite of mine and I look forward to all the new unheard talent you'll put on all our horizons. Keep up the great work!
Takes your breath away. Dean is incredible.
I really wish this version was on Spotify with just his pure voice and guitar
Dean got me crying at 9 in the morning. So fing good!!!
8:43am here, but i hear ya brother
Fuckin A
This song just gets under my skin. The languid pace, weathered voice and wistful lyrics are a beautiful combination. Superb.
Wow, one of the most sincere voices I've ever heard. This song makes my mind wander to distant places.
I am blown away by this man, his voice, and his storytelling. Simply beautiful music
This is true songwriting. This song definitely blew me away .
I can't express how much I love this song
Can't stop listening to Dean. He is fantastically talented and sings with the utmost spirit. Cheers from Belgium by a country-loving Portuguese who wishes further success
wow, what a true voice and such storytelling!! a real cowboy indeed!
I just heard this song a couple of weeks ago, and I was blown away. I've listened to it everyday since then. This man is a great songwriter and what a voice! I cannot wait for the release of his LP.
This song hasn't left my rotation in the three weeks since I found it. Dean, take a bow for this masterfully crafted song. It's moved me to tears a number of times and Western AF you've captured it like no one else can again ❤
Didn't expect such a good performance! This is great!
Simply beautiful.
That voice just hits ya. Amazing
Couldn't be more beautiful! 🙏🎸
Amen
I find myself craving this. I’m just sitting on my driveway starting at foothills - getting right - and this song is pretty much my jam for that lately. Very good song writing! And his voice maaaaaan. I hope he never stops making music and thank you GEMS for showing me!
hell yes western af version of this song!!! I've been listening to the one on his channel for years!
Dean is just so special. Thank you for this!
Genuine love for this man. Thank you for this song kind being. 😊
This is absolutely beautiful, and just what I needed at this very moment in my life.
Thank you, Dean!
Phenomenal!! Lyrics hit home..🤠
without a doubt
Great to see him again on the channel!
Been waiting for Dean to release an album and I'll be listening the crap out of it.
I really can't put my finger on it but something is so special about him and his music.
It's real and you can sense and hear what a sweet human he is.
Don't stop making videos with him. Make a sister channel just for him: Dean AF.
Wow that actually is the best country song I’ve heard all year
So glad he did another video. This man's music is amazing!
I wasn't havin a great day today, and I got roses from my rents at work and got to come home to this song. ❤ thank you
Man, he's got that one in a million voice. Love it!
Chords and lyrics below, have fun!
Standard tuning, Capo on 2
Intro G C G D7 / G C G D7
Verses G C Em Am7 / C D7 G D7 / G C Em Am7 / C D7 G
Chorus C D7 G Em / C D7 G Em / C D7 G Em / C D7 G D7
Interlude G C G Em / G C G D7
Outro G C Em Am7 / C D7 G
[Verse 1]
You wouldn't know by looking at me
I am a cowboy, my friend
I'm forever out riding on the range of my mind
Dream away all of my time
[Chorus]
Cattle calls and canyon walls, the jangle of spurs
At the light of dawn, put the saddle on, start moving the herd
The distant horizons are a glorious sight
And there's getting lost in the Milky Way at night
[Interlude]
Mhmm mhmm oooh
[Verse 2]
I got a lightning lasso and my trusty horse blue
I've got a six-shooter too
I have an ol' Stetson hat and a shaggy mustache
Yes I'm at home on the range
[Chorus]
Tumbleweed and buffalo, the rivers run wild
Sunset over rolling hills, ghosts ride the sky
A campfire song has me feeling just right
Yеah, I'm getting lost in the Milky Way tonight
[Interlude]
Mhmm mhmm oooh
[Verse 3]
Down on the sidеwalk, life passes me by
I've been too slow for these times
But now you'll be knowin', if ya look in my eyes
I'm a cowboy 'neath far-away skies
[Outro]
Oooh ooh, yippie-yi-yay
I'm a cowboy 'neath far-away skies
Pre ordered the album immediately, now I'm happily waiting...just wow!
I vividly remember the first time I ever heard this song. It was at a Sons of Rainer show at The Firefly in early summer 2018. The song came out toward the end of the set and it was the first time I had ever heard Dean sing lead vocals. It blew my mind.
I remember that show. Rip firefly.
Yessssss!
Today is the first time I heard it or Dean Johnson, and I agree!
I love this song so much, excited an album is coming out
first week in May! get ready!
A true American folk song. Just beautiful
I'm in love. I also appreciate how the one shot is framed so the weathervane looks like a halo.
I can’t even express how grateful I am
You guys, as always did an absolutely amazing job at capturing the raw beauty that is country music, thank you.
Just saw Dean live in Louisville. Closed my eyes several times to confirm that his voice and guitar were ethereal.
Louisville Kentucky?
I was also at that show! It was my second time seeing him and second time he came up and talked to me. He’s such a genuine and kind person. Im looking forward to the next show
Incredible!! This song came on my Spotify discover weekly this week. Gotta love good timing like this
Great songwriter 💯✨ pure gold.
Amen
First time hearing Dean Johnson!! Awesome song and learning it from ultimate guitar! Thanks Dean and Western AF!!
That’s exactly where it’s at! Right there. You nailed it, Dean.
my most anticipated album of the year
AMAZING! Thank you for sharing this Dean and Western AF. So Good
Phenomenal performance and what a fantastic voice! Dean's song makes me want to be a cowboy back here in Sweden. 🤠 I'm super stoked for the album release!
Man the amount of amazing artists I've been introduced to via this channel is incredible. Dean's voices is so uniquely incredible.
I'm of the opinion (for whatever those are worth nowadays) that we are in a Golden Age of songwriting. Even if you didn't stray much outside Western AF and Gems...there is so much amazing music being made.
"heard" gratitude and appreciation!
So friggin' beautiful. Dean makes everything he does look effortless. Makes me reach for the guitar.
Thank you very much !!!! That was beautiful.
So beautiful.
Incredible voice! So happy to discover you.
A Lullaby for my Daughter. I miss her every second of my life !!!
What a beautiful voice.
Love this song
Thanks for this beautiful song! I'm exited for the album and really hope Dean will be touring Europe some time in the future so I'll get the chance to see him live.
Man this made me cry.A very Beautiful song my friend.🙏🤎
Gorgeous song, great writer.
I may not know much about being a cowboy, I'm not from that part of the world, but boy do I relate to being dreamer. Really love the song, got a feeling It will live in my head for quite some time.
Words can’t express how grateful I am for this tune. Beyond excited for the upcoming album. Thanks for gifting me this.
Rings true to the core. New discovery for me, but I’ll be digging in the prairie underbrush for more. Thanks Dean and W AF.
Heard this in the Tecovas commercial. Had to check it out. Just beautiful ❤
This song is amazing, listened to it over 100 times this week. It sounds like a dream, beautiful lyrics and the vocals really make this. Beautiful vudeo too!
Thank you for making a damn sweet tune.
It's the pure & simplicity in this song 🎵 that makes it magical ✨️...fantastic ❤
Country don’t ever need to be complicated 🔥🔥 he does it right
This certainly wasn't the voice I was expecting by the thumbnail but this is GOOD.
I am from a big city, this song takes me to a place where I can see the stars. That first line is brilliant. Thank you for making this.
Felt like I was back in New Mexico sitting by a campfire looking up at the stars...great stuff!
What an incredible song, thank you so much for sharing it
I never would of heard of Dean before this video. Thanks, listening to your album in Spotify right now!
Yippee-yi-yay Dean
Keep wandering those faraway skies too
A rollin stone gathers no moss
Cheers and can’t wait to see more from ya
Can't wait for the album delivery. We need a western Mass appearance.
Salute
This is such a hauntingly beautiful song, every time I listen to it, its shoots right through that emotional part in my brain. Thanks Dean, I and I wish you best in all your endeavors.
Love the song, love Dean. Helluva guy. Miss hanging out in Al's. Thrilled he's getting this recognition. Can't wait for the album!
Everyone needs more Dean in their life
just a spoonful now ya hear
@@WesternAF I just love me some Dean! Saw him as often as I could when I lived in Seattle. Now I just gotta get him out East to the Colorado Front Range. Dean do you hear me? 😉
That album news is amazing!
Brilliant. Thanks.
whata beautiful honest voice
Beautiful song.
This song lives up to the channel's name cause it's Western AF . Phenomenal tune.
This is in my humble opinion is perfect , it is just incredible what a beautiful lullaby
So wonderful !
This song. This album. This artist.... Amazing.
LETS GOOOOOOOO DEAN PLEASE DROP AN ALBUM!!!!!!!!
love that framing
Made me cry. That's a good thing. I "rewound" the video and played it again. Such a beautiful, tender voice. Thank you for sharing your music and your magic with us.
Love your voice and this song. The video is the right vibe too. would have liked to see the Stetson hat, too. Love the channel, so thanks for bringing this talent to us. ♥️
So good. Thank you Dean!
I continue to replay this song. Thank you so much for a classic, Dean J!
I love this song. Thank you. I’ve had a really bad week and I needed this.
💜 Fantastic song... Takes me home to the western vistas of my memory.
Greetings from Japan.🙏
Elemental and beautiful. 🙏🏻💜🇺🇸