[Intro]
A D A D
[Verse 1]
D
The claim we hold is good as gold bonanza
A D
Hand in hand we built this land the Ponderosa Ranch
G
Our birthright is this Cartwright bonanza
D G
We here belong and standing strong wrong ain't got a chance
[Chorus]
D G D A
Day by day, work or play, ready side by side
D G D A
Hello friend come on in the gate is open wide
D
Bound to be a figtin' free bonanza
A D
Singing pines are boundary lines for the Ponderosa Ranch
[Guitar Interlude] (equals verse + chorus instrumental)
D A D G D G
D G D A D G D A
D A D
[Verse 2]
D
Every tree and flower is part of our bonanza
A D
The stars at night the morning light water in the branch
G
We ride along four men strong together
D G
Every plain and ridge is our heritage the Ponderosa Ranch
[Chorus]
D G D A
Day by day work or play ready side by side
D G D A
Hello friend come on in the gate is open wide
D
Bound to be a figtin' free bonanza
A D
Singing pines are boundary lines for the Ponderosa Ranch
[Outro]
D A D A