About the song
Let’s embark on a delightful journey through the whimsical world of country music with the quirky and humorous tune “You Can’t Rollerskate in a Buffalo Herd” by the legendary Roger Miller. Released in 1966 as part of his album “The Return of Roger Miller,” this song is a delightful blend of clever wordplay and catchy melody that is sure to bring a smile to your face.
Penned by Roger Miller himself, “You Can’t Rollerskate in a Buffalo Herd” is a playful exploration of life’s absurdities and the importance of embracing joy and laughter. With its infectious rhythm and whimsical lyrics, the song quickly became a fan favorite, earning widespread acclaim and climbing the country music charts.
Despite its unconventional title, “You Can’t Rollerskate in a Buffalo Herd” resonated deeply with audiences, capturing the irreverent spirit of Miller’s music. Its clever wordplay and catchy chorus made it a staple on jukeboxes and radio stations across the country, solidifying Roger Miller’s reputation as a master storyteller and entertainer.
Over the years, “You Can’t Rollerskate in a Buffalo Herd” has remained a beloved classic, with its timeless message of embracing life’s absurdities ringing true for listeners of all ages. So, whether you’re a longtime fan of Roger Miller or discovering his music for the first time, this quirky and charming tune is sure to bring a smile to your face and brighten your day.
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Lyrics
You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd
You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd
You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd
But you can be happy if you’ve a mind to
You can’t take a shower in a parakeet cage
You can’t take a shower in a parakeet cage
You can’t take a shower in a parakeet cage
But you can be happy if you’ve a mind to
All you gotta do is put your mind to it
Knuckle down, buckle down
Do it, do it, do it
Well, you can’t go swimming in a baseball glove
You can’t go swimming in a baseball glove
You can’t go swimming in a baseball glove
But you can be happy if you’ve a mind to
You can’t change film with a kid on your back
You can’t change film with a kid on your back
You can’t change film with a kid on your back
But you can be happy if you have a mind to
You can’t drive around with a tiger in your car
You can’t drive around with a tiger in your car
You can’t drive around with a tiger in your car
But you can be happy if you’ve a mind to
All you gotta do is put your mind to it
Knuckle down, buckle down
Do it, do it, do it
Well, you can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd
You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd
You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd
But you can be happy if you’ve a mind to
You can’t go fishing in a watermelon patch
You can’t go fishing in a watermelon patch
You can’t go fishing in a watermelon patch
But you can be happy if you’ve a mind to
You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd
You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd
You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd