Got talking to my Grand Dad in the bar of his hometown
Sipping on a beer to pass the time
He lived through many ages, passed on the cowboy crown
His stories etched in lines upon his brow

I fought in two world wars for the freedom you enjoy
And I've loved this country more than it's loved me
I've seen a lot of changes son, learned a trick or two
Now it's time to pass the learning onto you

Cowboy ride, the cowboy rides
From the brave New England Ranges
To a bright red desert sky
We could learn a thing or two if we only take the time
To listen to the cowboy and his ride

He drove Cattle through the ranges, nursing every brand
Learned to love each corner of this land
The sun was his companion, his mistress, moonlight
He dreamed his dreams by campfire at night

I see an angry world out there; well they're always wanting more
But simple dreams will prosper in the end
You see we've lost a sense of place and it seems a sense of grace
Those all too soon forgotten yesterdays

Well, he wasn't one for talking long, once his case was made
Once you understood his point of view
He saw how times were changing, moving way to fast
When there's lessons we can still learn from our past

Son this year might see me through, I've done all that I can
I'm proud to say my blood runs through your veins
Remember where you came from boy, stand up straight and proud
And hold tight to these thoughts that I give to you