[Intro – Accordion and Twangy Electric Guitar] Well, I used to have a woman, I used to have a truck. I used to have a whole lot going, But I guess I ran out of luck. Now there's a horse out in the pasture, And he's standing by the fence. He's the only one who likes me, And he ain't got much sense! [Verse 1 – Bouncy Tex-Mex Groove] My wife took off on Monday, Took the television too. My brother borrowed fifty dollars, Said he'd pay me back in June. My neighbor won't speak to me, My boss says I'm a fool. But my horse still comes to greet me When I stumble out of school. [Chorus – Big Accordion Hook, Tight Harmonies] My horse is my only friend, He sticks with me through thick and thin. He don't talk back, he don't pretend, My horse is my only friend. He don't care if I'm broke, He don't laugh at my jokes. He just chews and shakes his head, And sleeps beside my bed! [Instrumental Turnaround – Accordion and Guitar] [Verse 2 – Playful Storytelling] I took my horse to San Antonio, To find a little romance. I bought him boots and a cowboy hat, And took him out to dance. We walked into a honky-tonk, The ladies gathered round. They said, "That horse is handsome!" I said, "Well, he's all I've found." [Chorus] My horse is my only friend, He sticks with me through thick and thin. He don't talk back, he don't pretend, My horse is my only friend. He don't care if I'm broke, He don't laugh at my jokes. He just chews and shakes his head, And sleeps beside my bed! [Verse 3 – Faster, More Comedic] He don't borrow my old pickup, He don't drink my last cold beer. He don't bring home strange companions, Or disappear for half a year. He never asks me for a paycheck, Never complains about the heat. Though he does have one bad habit, He keeps eating all my sheets! [Bridge – Accordion Drops Back, Vocal Delivery Deadpan] My mama says, "Go find a woman!" My daddy says, "Get a job!" My preacher says, "Find Jesus!" My horse just gives a nod. I told him, "You're my family, You're the best I've ever had." Then he kicked my brand-new mailbox... I guess he ain't that bad! [Accordion and Electric Guitar Solo – 24 Bars] [Fast accordion melody, bouncing bajo sexto rhythm, twangy electric guitar fills, driving bass and drums. Trade short melodic phrases before building into the final chorus.] [Final Chorus – Full Band, Big Harmonies] My horse is my only friend, He sticks with me through thick and thin. He don't talk back, he don't pretend, My horse is my only friend. He don't care if I'm broke, He don't laugh at my jokes. He just chews and shakes his head, And sleeps beside my bed! My horse is my only friend, I hope this friendship never ends. If he ever leaves me too, I'll have nobody left but you! [Outro – Accordion and Spoken Tag] Well, I asked him if he loved me... He just looked at me, Wiggled his ears, And ate my hat. That's my boy! [Final Accordion Flourish]
