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1. they are old 2. songs relating to love 3. sung in the balladic style 4. listened to by old people and/or cowboys 5. frequently sung about unrequited love...for a horse.

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  1. Emotional depth and sincerity in lyrics.
  2. Melodic and rhythmic simplicity.
  3. Romantic themes of love, heartbreak, and longing.
  4. Often feature acoustic instruments like guitar or piano.
  5. Reflect traditional storytelling structure or poetic devices.
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