One Helluva Cowboy

Duration

3:35

Lyrics

ONE HELLUVA COWBOY He never backed down from a fight He cinched his rope and held on tight ’Till he finally drew a bull he couldn’t ride But he had more than his own strength He loved the Lord, and he believed Now he’s landed on his feet on the other side And ONE HELLUVA COWBOY Is in Heaven tonight He raised hell when he was young And he would take down anyone If you tried to give him lip, you only did it once But sweet Miss Opal caught his eye She went and found his tender side Now for sixty-eight years she’s been his bride And, Lord I hate to see her cry But ONE HELLUVA COWBOY Is in Heaven tonight CHORUS: Now he’s got stardust on his old blue jeans Golden spurs and silver wings And that halo fits his cowboy hat just right St. Peter says, “Boys, pull the gate, Sit back, and watch him ride ’Cause ONE HELLUVA COWBOY Is in Heaven tonight Now I shed a tear and tip my hat ’Cause that old cowboy is my granddad And I’m proud of the legacy he’s left behind He said, “Boy, when you get thrown, Dust it off, climb right back on, And don’t let the Devil keep you down for long” That’s how he lived his life And ONE HELLUVA COWBOY Is in Heaven tonight REPEAT CHORUS St. Peter says, “Boys, pull the gate, Sit back, and watch him ride ’Cause ONE HELLUVA COWBOY Is in Heaven tonight