Well, I woke up in the mornin' with a Stetson on my head (Ride, ride 'em down) Had a saddle for my pillow and a prairie for my bed (Ride, ride 'em) I am a cowboy, I ride all night long And I sleep under the stars above Well, I'm standin' at the station with a saddle in my hand (Ride, ride 'em down) Got a bullwhip for my woman and a bullet for the man (Ride, ride 'em) I am a cowboy, I ride all night long And I dream under the stars above Well, I'm riding from the jailhouse to a grave that's dug for three (Ride, ride 'em down) There's a preacher reading gospel underneath that hangin' tree (Ride, ride 'em) I am a cowboy, I ride all night long And I swing under the stars above