Story Behind The Song
Like most of my songs, I really don't know where this one originated. For me writing a song is a bit like acting. I get an idea, maybe just a line, and I go into character.I imagine I am the person telling the story along with the emotion.
Song Description
Most folks have fantasies about being someone or somewhere they are not. Maybe working in a pursuit far different than the one in which they are presently immersed. I don't think that's unusual. In this instance its obvious the person fantasizes about being out of and away from the concrete jungle. "Riding' out beneath the gold and blue."
| Song Length |
3:04 |
Genre |
Country - Americana, Country - Cowboy |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Serene |
Subject |
Change, Life |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Cowboy
Words & Music Jim Lee
I always thought that I could be a cowboy
Ridin' out beneath the gold and blue
If I could walk away I tell you now boy
That is just exactly what I'd do
My bedroll tied up high behind my saddle
Spurs that jingle jangle as I ride
And as I watch the wind caress the mesa
I would feel so very satisfied
I would feel so very satisfied
But here I am in this big old city
Stone and concrete ain't so pretty
I'm not one to feel self-pity
I just want to rescue my soul
I just want to rescue my soul
But here I am in this big old city
Stone and concrete ain't to pretty
I'm not one to feel self-pity
I just want to rescue my soul
I just want to rescue my soul
I always thought that I could be a cowboy
© Rondell Music 2001