About the song
Let me introduce you to a classic country tune that’s sure to evoke nostalgia and fond memories: “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” by the incomparable Toby Keith. This iconic song is a hallmark of Keith’s career and a beloved favorite among country music fans of all ages.
Featured on his self-titled debut album released in 1993, “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” marked Toby Keith’s entrance onto the country music scene with a bang. Written by Keith himself, along with songwriter Scotty Emerick, the song quickly gained traction and climbed the charts, solidifying Keith’s status as a rising star in the genre.
With its catchy melody, twangy guitars, and relatable lyrics about cowboy dreams and lost loves, “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” struck a chord with audiences across the country. It peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, becoming Keith’s first chart-topping hit and setting the stage for his illustrious career.
Beyond its commercial success, “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” has endured as a timeless classic, earning a permanent place in the country music canon. Its irresistible charm and infectious energy have made it a staple of Keith’s live performances, delighting fans at concerts and festivals for decades.
As we take a trip down memory lane with Toby Keith and “Should’ve Been A Cowboy,” let’s tip our hats to the enduring power of great country music to captivate hearts and minds. So, kick off your boots, grab your partner, and let’s two-step to the timeless rhythms of Toby Keith’s unforgettable ode to the cowboy way of life.
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Lyrics
I bet you’ve never heard ol’ Marshal Dillon say
Miss Kitty, have you ever thought of runnin’ away?
Settlin’ down, would you marry me
If I asked you twice and begged you, pretty please?
She’d have said, “Yes”, in a New York minute
They never tied the knot, his heart wasn’t in it
He just stole a kiss as he rode away
He never hung his hat up at Kitty’s place
I should’ve been a cowboy
I should’ve learned to rope and ride
Wearin’ my six-shooter, ridin’ my pony on a cattle drive
Stealin’ the young girls’ hearts
Just like Gene and Roy
Singin’ those campfire songs
Woah, I should’ve been a cowboy
I might of had a sidekick with a funny name
Runnin’ wild through the hills chasin’ Jesse James
Ending up on the brink of danger
Ridin’ shotgun for the Texas Rangers
Go west young man, haven’t you been told?
California’s full of whiskey, women and gold
Sleepin’ out all night beneath the desert stars
With a dream in my eye and a prayer in my heart
I should’ve been a cowboy
I should’ve learned to rope and ride
Wearin’ my six-shooter, ridin’ my pony on a cattle drive
Stealin’ the young girls’ hearts
Just like Gene and Roy
Singin’ those campfire songs
Woah, I should’ve been a cowboy
I should’ve been a cowboy
I should’ve learned to rope and ride
I’d be wearin’ my six-shooter, ridin’ my pony on a cattle drive
Stealin’ the young girls’ hearts
Just like Gene and Roy
Singin’ those campfire songs
Woah, I should’ve been a cowboy
Yeah, I should’ve been a cowboy
I should’ve been a cowboy