Song Description

Last summer my 7 year old grandson won the mutton bustin' event at t he local kid's rodeo. My wife and I both commented how we wished my Dad was still here to see the event. The song lyrics came to me the next day as I was driving my grandson home.

Lyrics

1st Verse
It was Friday night at the Little Buckaroo rodeo
He sat behind the chutes and waited for his turn to go
When that sheep exploded from the gate, the boy held on
He rode him for the full eight seconds, and later, learned he'd won
2nd Verse
He strode into the arena, so that he could claim his prize
A shiny, new gold buckle, just for him, in jumbo size
And though he called me Papa, for a moment I was sad
This was just the kind of moment that I'd want to share with Dad
1st Chorus
And I wish he could have been there to see it
But then again, I think that he did
And I really wish somehow I could see him see it
And see the grin light up his face, just like the one on that kid
3rd Verse
Well, that big new mutton bustin' buckle planted a seed
And a little boy got a little taste of what it feels like to succeed
He always did his best, he always tried and he tried
And today he's vowed to give all of his best to his new bride
2nd Chorus
And I wish that Dad was here now to see it
But then again, I think that he can
And I really wish somehow I could see him see it
And see the pride in his eyes as that boy becomes a man
Bridge
Now every grampa has to face his setting sun
But it will shine on when that mutton buster holds his newborn son
3rd Chorus
And I hope that Dad will be there to see it
Somehow I just know that he will
And I really wish somehow I could see him see it
I guess I'll just have to wait until
My own sun sets to share that thrill
Tag
It was Friday night at the Little Buckaroo rodeo

Playlist Creator	Playlist Name	Date Added
ckontoh	GOSPEL	2/27/2011