You Don't Have to
 
wear spurs to be cowboy
or chain smoke an old cigarette
You don't have to work on a cow ranch
or have a big dog for a pet
 
You don't have to live in Montana
or use a spittoon on a jet
You don't have to know folks in Texas
or say "yee-ha" when you're wet
 
You don't have to wear an old Stetson
or be forever in debt
You don't have to barbecue cow parts
or have a big bill with the vet
 
You don't have to be Duke Wayne
when some loudmouth gets you upset
You don't have to know the words
when you play a cowboy cassette
 
You don't have to ride miles on horseback
'stead of driving a new leased Corvette
You just have to stop and look out west
when you see an evening sunset
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