Happy Trails
Dale Evans, Roy Rogers
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Some trails are happy ones, Others are blue. It's the way you ride the trail that counts, Here's a happy one for you. Happy trails to you, Until we meet again. Happy trails to you, Keep smiling until then. Who cares about the clouds when we're together? Just sing a song, and bring the sunny weather. Happy trails to you, Until we meet again.
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Written by: Dale Evans
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9 facts about this song
Historical Background"Happy Trails" was written by Dale Evans, the wife of "King of Cowboys" Roy Rogers. The song was published in 1952.
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Signature SongThe song became well-identified with their public image, and became the theme song of the 1950's television show "The Roy Rogers Show."
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Song StructureThe song is notable for its sophisticated and unconventional structure, where the main melody is a 32 bar form (in an AABA form), contrasting traditional simple verse-chorus-verse song form.
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Cultural Impact"Happy Trails" has been covered by many artists, including Van Halen, who used it to close their concerts. It was also featured in various television shows and movies, such as "The Muppet Show" and Disney's "Herbie: Fully Loaded."
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Not a Commercial HitDespite its iconic status and association with Roy Rogers, the song was never a commercial hit single, but has endured due to its association with the popular cultural image of the American West.
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A Symbol of EndingsIn popular culture, "Happy Trails" has often been used to denote the end of something. For example, it was the sign-off song for The Roy Rogers Show, and in many modern uses it signifies conclusion or farewell.
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Inspirational SourceDale Evans wrote "Happy Trails" for their young television audience to have a catchy and inspirational tune to remember that life is a journey filled with joy and adventures.
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Challenging To PlayMusic academics have noted that "Happy Trails", despite its simple, folksy sound, is actually fairly complex and requires a good understanding of chords and scales to play correctly on guitar.
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Lasting LegacyIn 2004, "Happy Trails" was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry, a list of sound recordings that "are culturally, historically, or aesthetically important, and/or inform or reflect life in the United States."
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