Intro
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Verso 1:
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Rodeo's all gone from this old cowboy
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He'll be leavin' friends and family here behind
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In a long drought he'll be crossing over Jordan
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And Jesus called him home, it was his time
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And if Heaven needs a cowboy
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They're gettin' the top hand
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One good horse on a thousand hills
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He'll be ridin' for the brand
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And if the pearly gates can't hold the cattle
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He'll get 'em roped and tied
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I hope there's a piece of the Promised Land for cowboys when they die
Break
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Verso 2:
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Left his saddle to my sister, gave his spurs to my firstborn
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And I know I should rejoice, but still my heart it has been torn
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And I know he will be smilin' when he sees his dad again
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And his mama with her lovin' arms will welcome him right in
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And if Heaven needs a cowboy
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They're gettin' the top hand
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One good horse on a thousand hills
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He'll be ridin' for the brand
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And if the pearly gates can't hold the cattle
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He'll get 'em roped and tied
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I hope there's a piece of the Promised Land for cowboys when they die
Break
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Verso 3:
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And if Heaven needs a cowboy
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They're gettin' the top hand
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One good horse on a thousand hills
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He'll be ridin' for the brand
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And if the pearly gates can't hold the cattle
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He'll get 'em roped and tied
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I hope there's a piece of the Promised Land for cowboys when they die
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I pray there's a piece of the Promised Land for cowboys when they die
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I know there's a piece in the Promised Land for cowboys when they die
Interlude
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