Raised By The Railroad Chris LeDoux

The clickety sound of the southbound freight And the high-speed hum of a passenger train Becomes a part of the soul and a heart and the mind Of a boy who's raised by the railroad line The sound of a whistle

Thank The Cowboy For The Ride Chris LeDoux

sunset down the sidewalk She laughed at him every time that he talked His two front teeth were missin' but he had the cutest smile She thanked the cowboy for the ride Well he was seventeen the next time

Paint Me Back Home In Wyoming Chris LeDoux

She was painting a picture of slum life when the cowboy came limping by Wearing tattered old boots with one sole gone and a far away look in his eye Well he watched for a while as she painted and then

Bars Shouldn't Have Mirrors Chris LeDoux

Boots and a buckle jukebox and a bottleOld rodeo cowboy its part of the drawHe dreams of tomorrow winnin' the next showTill he looks in the mirror that hangs on the wallThere's a weathered old face like

The Passenger Chris LeDoux

It was dark and I was driving down a lonely texas road The night was hot and sleep pulled at my eyes I was thinking bout the wild times and the women that I'd had The deceitful things I'd done and those

The Real Thing Chris LeDoux

screen or in a magazine He ain't no coke a cola cowboy He's the real thing He rides across the Prairie Out where the wild wind blows And he still works his cattle Just like a hundred years ago Sittin'

Ballad Of Will Rogers Chris LeDoux

He was born and raised in Oklahoma his blood lines were white and Cherokee His daddy owned a ranch outside of Clairmore Where he learned to ride before the age of three Now young Will Rogers was a cowboy

Come Riding Joe Cy Chris LeDoux

The first time I saw him was over in Tucson When he asked what the bronc ridin' paid Well, me and the boys we all had us a laugh When we saw that his hair was in braids He drawed a good mount you should

Amarillo By Morning Chris LeDoux

Amarillo by morning Up from San Antone Everything that I've got Is just what I've got on When the sun is high In that Texas sky I'll be bucking it to county fair Amarillo by morning Amarillo I'll be there

Getting By A Quarter At A Time Chris LeDoux

She's not a kid anymore she can hide her age in these dim lightsWaitin' tables in this bar ain't what she's lookin' forThe short years fly by but oh the long long nightsA bar tends to make a woman hardRead

Rusty Spurs Chris LeDoux

Rusty spurs a hangin' from a nail their on the wallCold winds a blowin' and the snow begins to fallOld man a dreamin' in his rockin' chairThinkin' bout the days gone by wishin' he was thereRodeo, you take

Sometimes You'Ve Just Gotta Ride Chris LeDoux

he always knew Just when I'd come walking by And he'd stand at the gate like the keeper of fate And we both knew that one day I'd just have to ride Now one crack of dawn well I slipped my boots on And

There's Nobody Home On The Range Anymore Chris LeDoux

The old man used to dream of the fortunes he'd seekNow he lives in a room where you pay by the weekHis hands are all battered and his pony's gone lameHis bones always ache when the sky looks like rainHe

Cowboy In The Continental Suit Chris LeDoux

a cowboy in the continental suit We snickered at the way he dressed but he never said a word Walked on by the rest of us as if he hadn't heard A thousand bucks went to the man who could ride this wild

Sons Of The Pioneers Chris LeDoux

Well way out west where the wild wind blows the eagle flies and the sage brush grows Traditions are holding on you'll be glad to hear They're being kept alive by the Sons of The Pioneers Like that young

She's Tough Chris LeDoux

wall But now I found someone who ain't gonna run No matter how the dice may fall She's tough enough to stand by me When it all comes tumblin' down She's tough enough to steady me When I'm walkin' on shaky

The Last Sunset Chris LeDoux

Cowboy you're like a Mustang driftin' with the wind Riding clear of fences that might close you in Your wild restless spirit keeps you searchin' for higher ground You don't get close to brandin' fires

Silver Tongued Devil Chris LeDoux

I took myself down to the Tally Ho Tavern To buy me a bottle of beer And I sat me down by a tender young lady Who's eyes were as dark as her hair And as I was searching from bottle to bottle For something

Our First Year Chris LeDoux

Chorus But she never complained when the winnin's didn't come She just took it all in stride, And if I rode good or bit the dust, she was just as proud She was happy bein' by my side Then in california

Love Needs A Fool Chris LeDoux

She lives for the thunder, he lives for the rain She was born in Manhattan, he grew up near Spokane He found her sitting by the side of the road Her long hair shining like that black Texas gold They had

Wyoming Girl Chris LeDoux

I saw her for the first time, when the snow was falling downAnd Lord, she was the cutest thing I've ever seenGreat big green eyes a flashin' ruby lips a smilin'Well, my heart went pitter patter, and I

Johnson County War Chris LeDoux

Settled in the foothills of the big horn mountain slope. Life is sweet we lived on the meat, of the deer and the antelope. We cut house logs on the moutain, with the team we hauled 'em down.

Hooked On An 8 Second Ride Chris LeDoux

Driftin' down to Santa Fe To ride a bull in a rodeo He's hooked on a feelin' Addicted to a natural high Don't know why it's appealin' All he knows is he's got to ride He's addicted to danger Ruled by

Old Jake Chris LeDoux

Now old Jake was a cowboy he'd worked his whole life on the rangeAnd he could rope, and he could ride with any man just half his ageOld Jake was my hero and me I was just a green kidAnd I prayed that someday

Tennessee Stud Chris LeDoux

pa And one of her brothers was a bad outlaw I sent her a letter by my Uncle Fudd Then I rode away on the Tennessee Stud The Tennessee stud was long and lean mean The color of the sun and his eyes were

Fourth Of July Rodeos Chris LeDoux

Just about two hundred years ago they signed that declaration Tellin' everybody in the whole wide world they're gonna start a brand new nation From that day on the 4th of July has been a holiday To the

Song Of The Yukon Rose Chris LeDoux

There's a place on the yukon river, called the carriboux saloon. Where the miners go, to spend their gold, An' listen to the sad, sweet tune.

Sweet Wyoming Home Chris LeDoux

Transcribed from audio by John Harris. Written by: Bill Staines.

The Greatest Prize Chris LeDoux

I rodeoed on the circuit for nearly fifteen years To reach the top it took a lot of blood sweat and tears I finally won the title i finally gained the fame But honey it don't matter if the whole world

Runaway Love Chris LeDoux

Blue bonnets line a hundred miles of Texas highway All the way from Kadee, to downtown San Antonio The sun's so hot I feel the steam rise off this Chevrolet If you can stand the heat, we'll drive down

Rodeo Rose Chris LeDoux

When I first saw you, I didn't think you were too prettyKinda dumb looking and tell you the truth really uglyBut I wanted and needed what you had to offerSo I swallowed my pride and together, we hit the

Rodeo, You've Cast A Spell Chris LeDoux

White lines go flash-in by meAs I wonder where this road will finally endI think about the past and I'm not too sureJust where the road beganI see the farmers plowingAnd I see the cattle feeding on the

Them Bareback Horses Chris LeDoux

drive down the road in a broke down car You stop in some town you wonder where in the hell you are You get yourself a road map and head out once again With only enough for fees so you'd damn sure better

Hard Times Chris LeDoux

The ole man stand by the lone chute, he sold his calves t'day. He spits in the dust between his boots, as the semi pulls away. The slick blue check in his grimy hands, shoves down in his coat.

Dream On Cowboy Chris LeDoux

bulls is just some wishful thinkin'Cause that cowboy, well, hes still too young to rideLeather chaps, a big white hat, silver spurs that glistenGrowin' up takes such a long, long timeAnd he could ride the

Under This Old Hat Chris LeDoux

I never was the kind to wear my feelings on my sleeve But since I met you girl, there's been a world of change in me I've got to say I love you, hope you like the sound of that 'Cause I can't keep it

Ain't Had Time To Go Home Chris LeDoux

Well a bronc bucked me off up in Cheyenne Wyoming I broke me a couple of bonesMy wife up an left me it must be an omen my destiny's being aloneI've been thinkin' of mama out a workin' the yard so I gave

Song Of Wyoming Chris LeDoux

I'm weary and tired I've done my day's ridin' Nighttime is rolling my way The sky's all on fire and the light's slowly fadin' Peaceful and still ends the day And out on the trail, the night birds are callin

You Just Can't See Him From The Road Chris LeDoux

Well you don't see him much on the big screen anymore The kids don't ride along with Roy or Gene And that ain't really him with all those feathers in his hat And some frenchman's name embroidered on his

Daydream Cowboy Chris LeDoux

people cars and smokeThe walls are closin' in on me my heart's about to chokeThe world becomes a foggy dream and I no longer seeThe dirty concrete canyons where I have come to beCause a cowboy rides the

True Western Movie Chris LeDoux

She saw him for the first time in that open all night dinerWhen she served him up some chili and a beerAnd the feeling that she got when he grinned across the counterWas across between excitement and the

Light Of The World Chris LeDoux

In a lonely all night diner on a rainy city street A girl eats at the counter with a suitcase at her feet And the waitress looks her over and she knows that she can't pay So when the girl slips out the

I Got You Chris LeDoux

and I've been aroundI've been in and I've been out I've had some thinks to shout aboutBut I know I won't strike out if I got youWell I've been good and I've been bad I've been happy oh I've been sadHad the

Wife Behind The Cowboy Chris LeDoux

There's lots of pretty cowgirls but this you may not knowThere's a very special kind at every rodeoHer husband is a cowboy she's his greatest fanShe's the wife behind the cowboy and the cowboys a lucky

Time Chris LeDoux

The cool fall breeze is blowin' and the leaves are turnin' goldAnd the smell of wood smoke takes me back to days of long agoI think about my childhood, pumpkin pie and HalloweenAnd the magic in a young

Ten Seconds In The Saddle Chris LeDoux

Well I'll gladly take ten seconds in the saddle For a lifetime of watching from the stands [ guitar ] His Stetson was faded and battered and worn The stubble of his beard showed flex of gray His limp was

Take Me To The Rodeo Chris LeDoux

Well my car broke down it's in the ditch wish I was the son of someone rich I'd throw hundred dollar bills out on the road and I'd catch me a ride to the rodeo There's a mule deer layin' by the road ahead

Round And Round She Goes Chris LeDoux

S. laprade riddell, pointed star music (recorded by chris ledoux) On a cold montana morning On the road to idaho I watched her order hot and black to go.

Just Enough Money, Honey Chris LeDoux

Every time the end of the month, finally rolls our way. We've got just enough money honey, to see that the bills get paid.

Something In The Wind Chris LeDoux

There's something in the wind that's blowin' through my soul And it's calling out to me saying boy it's time to go There's a restless feeling in my heart that just wont let me be And a rustlin' in the