He was raised on dust and leather Out where the wide wind likes to roam Learned early that a cowboy’s heart Ain’t meant to settle down at home His mama prayed he’d find a safer dream But he was born to chase the show Now he’s living out of motel rooms And counting miles more than gold He rides in that damned ol’ rodeo When he gets home it’s already time to go Tryin’ to win his battles while sittin’ in a saddle Chasin’ down a dream that most folks never know The price of glory gets heavier as he goes Ridin’ in that damned ol’ rodeo Another night, another buckle Another bull that wants him gone Another scar beneath his shirt Another sunrise rolling on He keeps a picture in his pocket Of the girl he left behind Says he’ll quit once he’s a legend But he knows it’s just a line He rides in that damned ol’ rodeo When he gets home it’s already time to go Tryin’ to win his battles while sittin’ in a saddle Chasin’ down a dream that most folks never know The price of glory gets heavier as he goes Ridin’ in that damned ol’ rodeo And when the dust settles down He wonders what it’s all been for A lifetime spent on borrowed ground And bones that ache a little more He rides in that damned ol’ rodeo When he gets home it’s already time to go Tryin’ to win his battles while sittin’ in a saddle Chasin’ down a dream that most folks never know The price of glory gets heavier as he goes Still ridin’ in that damned ol’ rodeo Still ridin’ in that damned ol’ rodeo
