The Nebraska Song

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Well, I came up from Goodland, Kansas I turned eighteen today I'm college bound for Lincoln Nebraska's where I'll stay It's been my dream all my life To play football on this field And if I ever get the chance I'll make you this deal [Chorus] I'll work hard, I'll do my part You won't hear me complain I'll never go down easy I swear I'll pull my weight Hey there, Mr. Osborne I'll do anything to play And it sure would be a honor, sir To call you coach someday [Verse 2] Here in the middle of the middle west We ain't afraid to fight Well, I've looked up to you, sir Now I'll look you in the eye Well, I hear something calling me Like I've never heard before It's a red and white freight train And I wanna get on board [Chorus] Well, I'll work hard, I'll do my part You won't hear me complain I'll never go down easy I swear I'll pull my weight Hey there, Mr. Osborne I'll do anything to play And it sure would be a honor, sir To call you coach someday [Refrain] I came up from Goodland, Kansas I turned eighteen today I'm college bound for Lincoln Nebraska's where I'll stay