A special tribute from the GUNNISON COUNTRY TIMES
Cattlemen’s Inn Let’s go down to the Cattlemen’s Inn, It’s white-wash built of brick, With a draft of beer and friendly cheer, It’s the perfect evening pick. Let’s go down to the Cattlemen’s Inn When it’s time to take a break, Your muscles sore from early chores And it’s time for eggs and steak. Let’s go down to the Cattlemen’s Inn To get a roper’s cut. And after your trim you amble in To sit by that antlered buck. Let’s go down to the Cattlemen’s Inn. It’s old but that’s all right. It’s a local place with a local pace And a bed to stay the night. We can’t go down to the Cattlemen’s Inn, Not now, not any more. We’ve lost a space, a personal place When flames roared through the floor. We can’t go down to the Cattlemen’s Inn Though some say they’ll build it back. I hope they do and when it’s through We’ll be there — that’s a fact! – Mark Todd