Quick Draw Mcgraw Theme Song
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Quick Draw Mcgraw Theme Song And Lyrics

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Song TitleQuick Draw McGraw Theme
ComposerHoyt Curtin
StudioHanna-Barbera
Original Run1959 – 1961
Total Episodes45

Quick Draw McGraw Theme Song Lyrics

Yipee yi o ki a Galloping all the way Here comes Quick Draw McGraw Yipee yi o ki a Galloping all the way Great big star on his chest Outdraws all of the rest Fastest gun in the west Yipee yi o ki a Riding around your way Here comes Quick Draw McGraw The high falutin-est Fastest shootin-est Cowboy you ever saw That’s Quick Draw McGraw!

Original 1959 Opening Sequence

Behind the Lyrics: Meaning & Story

The Quick Draw McGraw theme song is a quintessential piece of Americana composed by Hoyt Curtin, the musical genius behind many Hanna-Barbera classics. The song uses a traditional Western rhythm to parody the “singing cowboy” tropes of the 1950s.

The lyrics emphasize the irony of the character: while the song calls him the “fastest gun in the west,” Quick Draw was actually quite bumbling and often struggled with his own holster. The phrase “high falutin-est” adds to the comedic tone, highlighting the character’s inflated sense of heroism despite his frequent mishaps.

This theme successfully introduced the “third wave” of Hanna-Barbera superstars, following Huckleberry Hound and Pixie and Dixie. It established the character as a sheriff—though he famously donned a mask to become the Zorro-like El Kabong in certain segments, a detail the theme’s straightforward cowboy imagery playfully ignores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Quick Draw’s famous sidekick?
Quick Draw’s most iconic sidekick was Baba Looey, a small Mexican burro who often acted as the voice of reason when Quick Draw’s plans went awry.
What was Quick Draw’s alter-ego?
Quick Draw frequently donned a mask and cape to become El Kabong, an outlaw-fighter who would swoop down on a rope and smash a guitar over the heads of villains.
Who voiced Quick Draw McGraw?
The character was voiced by the legendary Daws Butler, who modeled the voice after actor Red Skelton’s “Sheriff Deadeye” character.
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