[Verse 1] All summer long, sunrise to dusk Ropin' that steer in a cloud of dust At the Tulsa County fairgrounds gate He’d tip his hat and he’d practice late Johnny Rodeo, boots worn thin Dreamin' of a grin he could step right in [Pre-Chorus] She'd pass by slow with a cold beer in her cup He'd look her way, she'd never look up But he knew one night, under that prize ring glow He'd have to let the whole town know [Chorus] Johnny Rodeo, Johnny Rodeo (Johnny Rodeo) Take that shot and let it go She'll know your name by the end of the show Johnny Rodeo, Johnny Rodeo (Johnny Rodeo) [Verse 2] He tied that rope with a steady hand Worked every trick like a better man She sat in the stands with her folded arms Like she couldn't feel his cowboy charm Then the chute swung wide, the crowd got loud He took a breath and stared that bull down [Pre-Chorus] Heart in his throat, he gave that nod One clean ride, then he said, Why not? He tipped that brim and he let love show Right there under the rodeo [Chorus] Johnny Rodeo, Johnny Rodeo (Johnny Rodeo) Take that shot and let it go She'll know your name by the end of the show Johnny Rodeo, Johnny Rodeo (Johnny Rodeo) [Bridge] He crossed that dirt with a playful grin Said, I ain't perfect, but I'm all in She laughed real soft, then took his hand Said, Johnny, boy, I knew you'd land [Final Chorus] Johnny Rodeo, Johnny Rodeo (Johnny Rodeo) Now she’s the reason he won't go slow Tulsa County heard the whole thing grow Johnny Rodeo, Johnny Rodeo (Johnny Rodeo)
