A E Ramblin' fever took him when he was 21 A B Tonight's rodeo is over but the fight has just begun A E A He was pounded into the ground while chasin' after his dream D B But he ain't one for layin' down and livin' in misery E You gotta' cowboy up, dust yourself off E A B Get back in the saddle, give it one more try E Sweat and blood, it takes all you got E A B Cuz' the road to heaven is a hell of a ride B The tough get goin' when the goin' gets rough A Cuz' they know they got to cowboy up A He stopped off at a road side bar E To have him a beer or two A He was leanin' on the juke box B When he saw her across the room A He asked her for a dance E A Cuz' he had a case of love at first sight D But he didn't take it personal B When she said you're not my type Chorus Solo - Hey A From business suits to cowboy boots E It hurts when you get thrown A But if you're gonna' be the best B Well you got to get back on