Story Behind The Song
This recording was made at P.T. Houston's "Off The Row" studio in Franklin, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville, with some of Country's greatest session and performing artists. They include the legendary Country/Bluegrass fiddle player, Byron Berline, Skip Edwards, keyboardist with Dwight Yoakam and Johnny Rivers, James Fielder, bass player and original member of Blood,Sweat & Tears, Augie Meyers, accordian player and original member of the Texas Tornados, Rhys Clark, drummer with Freddie Fender, the late Hoyt Axton and Billy Joel, Dan Dugmore, pedal steel player on many great country albums including Faith Hill's most recent blockbuster "Fireflies", Wes Hightower, background vocalist who records and tours with George Strait and sings on many of Nashville's most successful recordings. Lead vocal and guitar are performed by the multi-talented singer/songwriter, Gregory John. Accoustic Rhythm guitar is performed by P.T. Houston, touring artist with Freddie Fender.
| Song Length |
3:49 |
Genre |
Country - General, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Lyrics
Overnight Cowboy
© Gregory John Patzner / Phantom Roc Music Co. (ASCAP) 2005
[verse 1]
Silver belt buckle and a Stetson hat
Faded blue jeans and boots to match
I bought all of this to look good for you
There I was in my permanent press
Shirt and pants, what a mess
Slightly out of place
Couldn?t look you in the face
Like I wanted to
[chorus]
You know it?s hard to be an overnight cowboy
Singing along to the songs playing on the radio
Yes it?s hard to be an overnight cowboy
But I?d Like to spend all my overnights with you
[verse 2]
Saw you dancing days ago
At a honky-tonk like a picture show
A pretty big order for my new boots to fill
That?s when I knew I was missing my call
So I wrote this song under stars and all
And now I?m singing this song just for you
[repeat chorus]
[instrumental bridge]
[verse 3]
Silver belt buckle and a Stetson hat
Faded blue jeans and boots to match
I bought all of this to look good for you
Saw you dancing days ago
At a honky-tonk like a picture show
A pretty big order for my new boots to fill
[repeat chorus]
[repeat chorus to fade out]