on CBS Radio, Gene Autry's Melody Ranch.
Never shoot first, hit a smaller man, or take unfair advantage;
Autry created the Cowboy Code, or Cowboy Commandments,
in response to his young radio listeners aspiring to emulate him.
Under his code, the Cowboy must:
Never shoot first, hit a smaller man, or take unfair advantage;
Never go back on his word, or a trust confided in him;
Always tell the truth;
Be gentle with children, the elderly and animals;
Not advocate or possess racially or religiously intolerant ideas;
Help people in distress;
Be a good worker;
Keep himself clean in thought, speech, action & personal habits;
Respect women, parents and his nation's laws;
Be a patriot.
Good night all you good buckeroos.
