[Verse 1] I’m a rowdy lasso twister, wilder than the wind, Dancin’ on a thunderbolt ‘fore the storm begins. Got spurs that jingle like a pocket full of change, Ain’t no bronc or blizzard can slow my reckless range. [Chorus] Yippee ki-yay, ride away, I’ll rope the moon ‘fore the break of day! Gold in my pocket, dust in my teeth, Laughin’ with the devil while I cheat the heat! [Verse 2] The boss man tips his hat, says, “Son, you’re hell on wheels,” I wink and spin my pistol like it’s part of the deal. Got a sweetheart in Waco with a goodbye kiss, But the trail’s my mistress, and I’m drunk on this. [Chorus] Yippee ki-yay, ride away, I’ll rope the moon ‘fore the break of day! Gold in my pocket, dust in my teeth, Laughin’ with the devil while I cheat the heat! [Bridge] The jailhouse preacher says, “Boy, you’re bound to burn,” I say, “Save your sermons—I got lightning to turn!” Ten years or a hangman, I’ll still wear this grin, The open sky’s my jury, and I’m guilty as sin. [Verse 3] Dreamt I was rich with a ranch and a wife, Woke up draggin’ calves through the mess of my life. But whiskey’s cheap and the stars are free, So gimme one more chorus ‘fore they come for me! [Chorus - Spirited & Repeat] Yippee ki-yay, ride away, I’ll rope the moon ‘fore the break of day! Gold in my pocket, dust in my teeth, Laughin’ with the devil while I cheat the heat! [Outro] [spoken, with a chuckle] Well, partner… looks like the law’s done caught up to my spurs. But hey—ain’t no cell can hold a cowboy who’s friends with the thunder. [Fiddle screeches, boots stomp, fade out on a yip!]
