Cowboy Boots

(album: Gravel & Gold - 2023)

They were made to ride and ramble
They were made for desert stars
They ain't broke in till they've broken
A few horses and some hearts
Kicking dust up instead of habits
Got some bad ones they should lose
That's why they call 'em cowboy boots

They were made to count a band off
Two-step across the floor
Push down on the throttle
Hide a bottle, kick down doors
They'll make you feel ten feet tall
And cool like Chris LeDoux
That's why they call 'em cowboy boots

Don't be surprised
They got a warning in their name
And the one that's got 'em on
Can't take all the blame
They got a reckless reputation that they always live up to
That's why they call 'em cowboy boots

They were made to crush a beer can
Stomp out a cigarette
They were made to wear till they wear out
So I ain't hung mine up yet
They're good at holding ground
But these ropers ain't got roots
That's why they call 'em cowboy boots

Don't be surprised
They got a warning in their name
And the one that's got 'em on
Can't take all the blame
They got a reckless reputation that they always live up to
That's why they call 'em cowboy boots

They're good at goodbye
Getting gone's what they do
I had to learn the hard way
That cowgirls wear 'em too

Don't be surprised
They got a warning in their name
And the one that's got 'em on
Can't take all the blame
They got a reckless reputation that they always live up to
Rolling in just like the wind and leaving right out the blue
Yeah, they always do
That's why they call 'em cowboy boots