Shotgun Rider

[Verse 1] Horses are running wide open I just got to ride To those honky-tonk bars that stay open way past closing time Songs about free thinking and drinking sure light my fire That flame leaves a scar on my heart like an old branding iron [Chorus] She said rodeo man where are you going Don't you know that the life of a cowboy is no good alone If you tear down that fence of rusty barbed wire Then I'll lay down beside you and be your shotgun rider [Verse 2] Yesterday's nothing but dust I brush off my boots While I'm wearing out roads don't you know that I'm sure missing you If I leave you'll be wondering when I'll be back again Between Texas and ranchers and old friends where do you fit in [Chorus] [Chorus] [Outro] Woman come lay down beside me and be my shotgun rider