His heart wasn't in it Stole a kiss as
he road away He never hung his hat up at
Kitty's place
 I should've
been a Cowboy I should'be learned to rope and
ride Wearing my six-shooter riding by pony
on a cattle drive Stealing the young girl's
hearts Just like Gene and Roy Singing those
campfire songs I should've been a cowboy
 I might of had
a side kick with a funny name Running wild
through the hills chasing Jesse James Ending
up on the brink of danger Riding shotgun for
the Texas Rangers Go west yound man, haven't
you been told California's full of whisky,
women and gold Sleeping out all night beneath
the Texas stars Dream in my eye and a prayer in
my heart
 I should've
been a Cowboy I should'be learned to rope and
ride Wearing my six-shooter riding by pony
on a cattle drive Stealing the young girl's
hearts Just like Gene and Roy Singing those
campfire songs I should've been a

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