Cowboy Song
Thin Lizzy
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I am just a cowboy, lonesome in the trail. Starry night, campfire light, and the coyote calls where the howlin' winds will. So I ride out to the ol' sundown. I am just a cowboy, lonesome on the trail. Lord I'm just thinking about a certain female. And the nights we spent together, riding on the range. Looking back, it doesn't seem so strange. Roll me over and turn me around. Let me keep spinning 'til I hit the ground. Roll me over and let me go, riding in the rodeo. I was took in Texas, I did not know her name. But Lord all these southern girls, they seem the same. But down below the border, in a town in Mexico, I got my job busting broncs for the rodeo. Roll me over ans turn me around, let me keep spinnin till I hit the ground. Roll me over and let me go, running free with the buffalo. Roll me over, and I'll turn around. And I'll move my fingers up and down. Up and down. It's ok amigo, just let me go. Riding in the rodeo. Roll me over and turn me around, let me keep spinning till I hit the ground. Roll me over and let me go, riding in the rodeo. Roll me over and set me free, the cowboy's life is the life for me.
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Written by: Brian Michael Downey, Philip Parris Lynott
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Cowboy Song" was co-written by Phil Lynott and Brian Downey, members of the rock band Thin Lizzy.
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Album InclusionThe track was included in the band’s fifth studio album, "Jailbreak," which was released in 1976.
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Popularity RankingAlthough it wasn't the most popular song from the "Jailbreak" album (that honor goes to "The Boys Are Back in Town"), "Cowboy Song" holds a special place among the band's fans and has become a staple in their repertoire.
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Live Performances"Cowboy Song" was frequently performed by Thin Lizzy during their concerts. Its live version was included in their 1978 live album "Live and Dangerous”.
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Song ThemeThe song talks about a longing for freedom and the romanticism associated with being a cowboy. It's about a cowboy's lonely and picaresque life, ridden with both adventure and nostalgia.
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Cover Versions"Cowboy Song" has been covered by several artists, proving its enduring popularity. It has been covered by bands like the Deftones and Anthrax.
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TributeIn 2005, a tribute album for Phil Lynott called "Phil Lynott: The Man and His Music Vol. VI" was released, featuring "Cowboy Song" as one of the tracks.
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Musical CompositionThe song is marked by its dual-guitar harmony, a signature of Thin Lizzy's style.
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Phil LynottAs an Irishman, Phil Lynott had a unique perspective on American culture, and his lyrics often reflect this, including those in "Cowboy Song."
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LegacyThe song remains one of the defining tracks of Thin Lizzy, symbolizing their unique blend of hard rock and lyrical elegance.
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