Tumbling Tumbleweeds

"Tumbling Tumbleweeds" is a song that was broadcast on Appalachia Radio in Fallout 76. It was written by Bob Nolan, a member of the Sons of the Pioneers. It played on the radio during the B.E.T.A. phase of the game, but was patched out upon release.

Background
The Sons of the Pioneers recorded "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" several times. They can be identified from one another by their different openings.

1934

This version was made for Decca Records. The opening features a fiddle and a guitar pair.

1946

This version was made for RCA Victor Records. The opening has a more lush string arrangement and horse clopping sound effects. This is the one used in Fallout 76.

1959

In addition, they recorded another version of the song for their 1960 album Cool Water which also contains the recording of "Ghost Riders in the Sky" used in Fallout 76. This version has chimes, winds, and brass in the opening.

Lyrics
See them tumbling down Pledging their love to the ground Lonely, but free, I'll be found Drifting along with the tumbling tumbleweeds

Cares of the past are behind Nowhere to go, but I'll find Just where the trail will wind Drifting along with the tumbling tumbleweeds

I know when night has gone That a new world's born at dawn I'll keep rolling along Deep in my heart is a song Here on the range I belong Drifting along with the tumbling tumbleweeds

I know when night has gone That a new world's born at dawn I'll keep rolling along Deep in my heart is a song Here on the range I belong Drifting along with the tumbling tumbleweeds