Story Behind The Song
As a kid who grew up watching all the western shows on TV in the 50's and 60's, I fell in love with being a cowboy. It inspired me to put down in a song the feelings i had back then.
Song Description
Older man relives his days as a kid wanting to be a cowboy like the ones he saw on TV
| Song Length |
3:39 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Content, Glad |
Subject |
History, Past, Regret |
| Similar Artists |
Brooks & Dunn, Tim Mcgraw |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
When I was a kid, all I wanted was to ride
A painted pony made, outta wood 'n rawhide
Try'n to be like... cowboys on T.V....
Round'n up bad guys in my neighborhood,
Had a rusty Winchester, man it was good,
To saddle up that pony... we could really ride ....
Way back then, that was when
Fun was make believe'n, with my best friends
Problem is I lost it, somewhere down the way
Just like that, tomorrow turned to yesterday
Back when I was turn'n nine
I was lose'n more than time
When horses were broomsticks
And rope was laundry line
Slices of those days, sweet as apple pie
I just close my eyes, and I'm back where I'm
Ride'n on that pony, on a backyard trail
Where the hell it went, man I'll never know
Time was fly'n by, down that dusty road
What I'd give if I could have 'em, back again
Way back then, that was when
Fun was make believe'n, with my best friends
Problem is I lost it, somewhere down the way
Just like that tomorrow turned to yesterday
Back when I was turn'n nine
I was lose'n more than time
When horses were broomsticks
And rope was laundry line
Why, is what I'm look'n for....
Always up the line....when
All I really need....
Are just those good ol' times, like
(Chorus)
(repeat chorus)
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