Are You My Kind of Cowboy?
Performed by Debbie “Hayride” Harper & The Prairie Songbirds
Are You My Kind of Cowboy? – DOWNLOAD
Verse 1
Are you the kind who’ll ride in close, then drift back to the land?
The lonesome drifter passing through, the reins loose in his hand.
Maybe you’re the smooth talker, spinning words like rope,
Or the kind who lets his silence keep me hanging on to hope.
Got a bull rider’s fire or a pioneer’s gaze,
With that worn-out look, you’ve seen some days.
Or maybe you’re the poet with a line or two,
Well, darling, I’m just trying to figure out you.
Chorus
Are you my kind of cowboy? Tell me who you are,
Are you rough and ready or soft serve with a scar?
Do you know how to stay, or will you ride on through?
Are you my kind of cowboy, my wild and true?
Verse 2
Could be you’re a little too neat, takin’ baths on the road,
But the way you fought that feller, you’ve got your own spin on the cowboy code.
Or maybe you’re the poser who’s new to this scene,
But I could show you the ropes, teach you what rural means.
You might be the kind to build fences and gates,
Strong hands that work, yet know how to wait.
I don’t need you to say too much, just tip your hat and smile,
I’m looking for a cowboy who could stay awhile.
Chorus
Are you my kind of cowboy? Tell me who you are,
Are you rough and ready or soft serve with a scar?
Do you know how to stay, or will you ride on through?
Are you my kind of cowboy, my wild and true?
Bridge
Some girls want a black hat with words like rain,
But me, I’ll take the quiet kind who eases the pain.
I don’t need fancy, just a man who’s real,
A cowboy who knows how to feel.
Verse 3
If you’re the kind that’s good with calves, soft hands and steel eyes,
I’ve got a feeling there’s more to you than tough and wise.
You got a stare that’s harder than a prairie night,
But there’s a softer side, in that quiet light.
Could be you’re the one who builds or the one who roams,
Maybe you’re the cowboy who’ll make me feel at home.
So take my hand, show me what’s true,
I’m looking for a cowboy, could it be you?
Chorus
Are you my kind of cowboy? Tell me who you are,
Are you rough and ready or soft serve with a scar?
Do you know how to stay, or will you ride on through?
Are you my kind of cowboy, my wild and true?
You’re a desperado in trouble in Acuña a while ago?
Well, they can’t have ya —just thought you should know.
You’re a forgetful 49er, looking for gold, always filing a claim?
Ain’t there something we can do so you remember my name?
Outro
Are you the one I’ll ride off with when the sun comes down?
Or just another cowboy passin’ through this town?
Well, if you’ve got what it takes, and you know what’s rural,
Show me you’re my kind of cowboy—come on, make me feel.
Are you my kind of cowboy, my wild and true?
I’m waitin’ right here, just waitin’ for you.
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Appreciate ya!
Alan Nafzger’s observations about different types of cowboys, each with their own unique charm (or quirks) that could make them attractive to a woman:
- The Forgetful Frontiersman – “Oh, so you already forgot my name? Well, partner, I’ll just have to remind you every chance I get.”
- The Desperado – “Wanted in Mexico? Guess I’ll have to catch you first… or maybe just make sure you’re worth the chase.”
- The Out-of-Towner – “New to town? That’s fine. I’ll be your tour guide. Step one: hold my hand.”
- The Kind That Actually Takes a Bath – “Wait, you bathe? Let’s saddle up, ‘cause you might just be a unicorn.”
- The Poser – “Oh, so you’re ‘kind of’ a cowboy? Don’t worry, darling, I can teach you a thing or two about genuine.”
- The Stoic Cowboy – “You talk less than a brick wall, but somehow, I still want to know what’s on your mind.”
- The Smooth Talker – “Every word’s like a serenade with this one. He may be a flirt, but, honey, I’m listening.”
- The Lonesome Drifter – “He’s always passing through town, but for one night, I’ll make sure he remembers why he should stay.”
- The Bull Rider – “If you can handle a bull, you can probably handle me… or so I’d like to see you try.”
- The Silent Stare Cowboy – “Doesn’t say much, but one look from him and suddenly, I forgot what I was about to do.”
- The “I Built This Fence Myself” Cowboy – “Who doesn’t love a man who can build things with his bare hands? He’s not just strong; he’s practically a work of art.”
- The Laid-Back Cowboy – “Life moves slow with him, but that’s okay—gives us more time to enjoy the view, and maybe each other.”
- The Cowboy Poet – “Sure, he’s got dirt on his boots, but every now and then he’ll drop a line that’s pure romance gold.”
- The “Good with Animals” Cowboy – “Cuddling baby calves one minute, giving you that smoldering look the next. Talk about a double threat.”
- My Kind of Cowboy – “A real cowboy doesn’t say too much, doesn’t need to prove he’s genuine, and never leaves without a tip of the hat and a smile. Now that’s the kind I’d ride off into the sunset with.”
Last Updated on November 10, 2024 by Alan Nafzger