A Cowboy's Life

I didn't want to break your heart, I had no thought of that at all, When I told you I'd be leaving Right after roundup time this fall. A cowboy's life is lonely, With saddle, bridle and his horse, A bedroll just to keep from freezing When he's wandering off his course. Your own daddy is a rancher. He should have warned you from the start, Should have cautioned you to never Let a cowboy win your heart. I'll be heading to the south lands Until some wrangling work I find, Didn't mean to fool you, Honey. I didn't mean to be unkind. If I had a stack of money, I'd settle down, make you my wife. Until I'm through meandering I can't ask you to share my life. Dry your eyes my little lady And let me see that pretty smile. There will be another cowboy Who will outshine me by a mile. If you find one with a bankroll Who can afford a little spread, Get your lariat and rope him, Forget about these tears you've shed. I'll be thinking of you, Honey As I travel across the range, But this cowboy is a rambler And I expect I'll never change. Placed 2nd in Ballad contest