Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?

Paula Cole

About Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?

"Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" is a song by American artist Paula Cole. It was released in March 1997 as the lead single from her second studio album, This Fire. The song is Cole's only top-ten hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching number eight, and was her first top-ten hit in Canada, where it reached number seven. It is also Cole's only top-forty hit in the United Kingdom to date, reaching number 15 on the UK Singles Chart, and peaked at number 32 in both Australia and New Zealand. The song was also a Grammy success, nominated for three awards, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The song helped Cole become the Best New Artist. 


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Oh you get me ready in your 56 Chevy 
Why don't we go sit down in the shade 
Take shelter on my front porch 
The dandy lion sun scorching
Like a glass of cold lemonade 
I will do the laundry 
If you pay all the bills 

Where is my John Wayne 
Where is my prairie song 
Where is my happy ending 
Where have all the cowboys gone 

Why don't you stay the evening 
Kick back and watch the TV 
And I'll fix a little something to eat 
Oh I know your back hurts from working on the tractor 
How do you take your coffee my sweet 
I will raise the children 
If you pay all the bills 

Where is my John Wayne 
Where is my prairie song 
Where is my happy ending 
Where have all the cowboys gone 

I am wearing my new dress tonight 
But you don't, but you don't even notice me
Say goodbyes 
Say goodbyes 
Say goodbyes 

We finally sell the Chevy 
When we had another baby 
And you took the job in Tennessee 
You made friends at the farm 
And you joined them at the bar 
Almost every single day of the week 

I will wash the dishes 
While you go have a beer 
Where is my John Wayne 
Where is my prairie song 
Where is my happy ending 
Where have all the cowboys gone 

Where is my Marlboro man 
Where is his shiny gun 
Where is my lonely ranger 
Where have all the cowboys gone 
Where have all the cowboys gone 
Where have all the cowboys gone 

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Paula Cole

Paula Cole (born April 5, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter. Her single "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1997, and the following year she won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. more »

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Written by: PAULA COLE

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Where have All the Cowboys Gone?" by Paula Cole was officially released in 1997.
Awards/Milestones
The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and Song of the Year in 1997.
Chart Success
The song reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1997, becoming Cole's highest-charting single in the United States.
Song Style
The song is a perfect blend of folk, pop, and country styles.
Content/Theme
The lyrics of the song are centered around a woman's dissatisfaction with her life and her quest for romance, which is a notable departure from the typical romantic narratives in popular music.
Album Information
The track is a part of Paula Cole's second studio album titled 'This Fire.'
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Caitlin Felton, features Paul Cole portraying multiple roles, including a housewife, a waitress, and a singer, to emphasize the song's theme on female roles and expectations.
Song Reception
Upon its release, "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" received mostly positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its catchy tune, relatable lyrics and Cole's unique vocal style.
Cultural Impact
The song was used in the popular television series "Dawson's Creek" in the 90s, lending to the song's continued cultural resonance.
Personal Inspiration
In an interview, Paula Cole revealed that the song was inspired by her own experiences and observations, as a woman navigating societal expectations and traditional gender roles.

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