Bonanza

Name of Theme: “Bonanza”

Composer(s): Jay Livingston & Ray Evans, orchestrated by David Rose and arranged by Billy May

Lyrics: Not used in opening or closing credits.  Originally filmed as the ending for “A Rose for Lotta” (Season 1 Episode 1, September 12, 1959). An alternative ending was used.

Performers: Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts

Lyrics:

Joe Cartwright: I’ve got a flare for women everywhere, Bonanza!

Hoss Cartwright: Bonanza! Aye-Aye-Aye!

Ben Cartwright, Hoss Cartwright and Joe Cartwright: And when I call on any gal at all, she’s gonna welcome me.

Ben Cartwright: I’m not afraid of any pretty maid, Bonanza!

Ben Cartwright, Hoss Cartwright, Joe Cartwright: Bonanza!

Ben Cartwright: When I give a kiss to any pretty miss, she’ll learn a lot from me!

Ben Cartwright, Adam Cartwright, Hoss Cartwright, Joe Cartright:

One for four, four for one, this we guarantee

We got a right to pick a little fight, Bonanza! Bonanza!

If anyone fights any one of us, he’s got a fight with me! 

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