Lyrics

[Verse 1]
They come from places like Midland and Bandera,
With names like Dusty, Cole, and Buck.
You’ll see ‘em bright and early every Texas morning,
Roping cattle and loadin’ feed on flatbed trucks.

[Pre-Chorus 1]
They’ve got dirt underneath their nails,
Three-day stubble on their leather-lined face,
Long days don’t leave much time for romance,
So let’s all throw a little love their way.

[Chorus 1]
And tell 'em there’s a special place in heaven just for cowboys,
Where pink and purple sunsets never fade.
Where all of their favorite horses,
Run to meet ’em at the pearly gates.

Where the good Lord tips His hat, smiles and greets them,
Where they can crack a beer, kick back, and enjoy.
Yeah, I just know there are angels up there holdin’,
A special place in heaven just for cowboys.

[Verse 3]
Every day I’m out here ropin’ and ridin’,
And by the time the blazing Texas sun sets.
Every muscle in my body is aching,
But it’s God’s work and I feel so blessed.

[Chorus 2]
’Cause I know there’s a special place in heaven just for cowboys,
Where pink and purple sunsets will never fade.
Where someday all of my favorite horses
Will come runnin’ to meet me at the pearly gates.

Where the good Lord will tip His hat, smile, and greet me,
And where I can crack a beer, kick back, and enjoy.
Yeah, I believe there are angels up there holdin’
A special place in heaven just for cowboys.

[GUITAR SOLO]

[Bridge]
Yeah, this lonesome cowboy's searching for a beautiful rawhide woman,
Who can ride a horse and rope a steer.
And stand beside me through the bad and the good times,
And when I’m gone, lay me to rest right here.

[Chorus 3]
I finally made it to that special place in heaven,
Where pink and purple sunsets never fade.
And where I see all of my favorite horses
Runnin’ to greet me at the pearly gates.

And as I checked in the good Lord tipped His hat and told me,
“It's time to crack a beer, kick back and enjoy.”
Turns out I was right believin’ angels were holdin’
A special place in heaven just for cowboys.
Yeah… there’s a special place in heaven… just for cowboys.