Lyrics

[Verse 1] The world has gone to hell, it seems But he's out mendin' fence The lessons of a hard days work Teaches common sense He's humble and he's modest Hard at work, rain or shine A day off is preparation He ain't wastin' any time [Chorus] He's True Grit and Lonesome Dove Bustin' broncs and ranch rodeos A staple of the west Like the sage and the buffalo Always willin' to lend a hand Never asked for praise or fame A shepherd of the land Cowboy is his name [Verse 2] He's old for a young man He'll hide away his pain Irrigatin' beneath the blazin' sun And prayin' for some rain A true romantic and poet too Though he hasn't much to say He may wear his heart out on his sleeve But there's still work to do today [Chorus] He's True Grit and Lonesome Dove Bustin' broncs and ranch rodeos A staple of the west Like the sage and the buffalo Always willin' to lend a hand Never asked for praise or fame A shepherd of the land Cowboy is his name [Bridge] The simple way of life Some might complicate He can tell you a story That could set your life straight Whatever style he has is his own Pays no attention to trends And he may wear the same clothes to town He wore to brand calves in [Chorus] True Grit and Lonesome Dove Bustin' broncs and ranch rodeos A staple of the west With the sage and the buffalo Always willin' to lend a hand Never asked for praise or fame A shepherd of the land Cowboy is his name Cowboy is his name