Story Behind The Song
The singer wistfully sings about wishing he were an old time cowboy and recounts the romantic aspects of 1800's cowboy life.
Song Description
The singer wistfully sings about wishing he were an old time cowboy and recounts the romantic aspects of 1800's cowboy life.
| Song Length |
3:41 |
Genre |
Country - Cowboy, Country - Cowboy |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Relaxed |
Subject |
History, Past, Cowboy |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1960 - 1969 |
Lyrics
Old Time Cowboy
Gare Meyer
Verse 1
I'd like to be an old time cowboy, out on the range everyday
Saturday night drunk, in the bunkhouse, Drinking till I feel no pain
Gambling in the bars, and fightin' in the streets, Wooin' the women one and all/I'd be alright I know
I'd like to be an old time cowboy
Roamin' free ridin' alone
Verse 2
Take me back home to the old hills out yonder, where coyotes roam at night
Where the bad guy always got his justice, where the good guy won the fight
With a good horse, a saddle and a 45 colt, I'd be alright I know
I'd like to be an old time cowboy
Roamin' free ridin' alone
Bridge
Whistle melody
I'd like to be an old time cowboy
Roamin' free ridin' alone
Verse 3
I'd like to be an old time cowboy, spending my days on the range
I'd like to be a cow punchin' man, chasin' them doggies all day
I could ride off, into the sunset, any old time I please
I'd like to be an old time cowboy
I'd like to be an old time cowboy, yes
I'd like to be... an old time cowboy
... Roamin' free
... Roamin' free
... Roamin' free
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