Story Behind The Song

Girl falls for questionable character, part cowboy, part outlaw. Others tell her it is a bad choice, but she loves him and defends him. He dies unexpectedly, leaving her with just memories.

Song Description

Girl loves cowboys,and outlaws against advice from others. Cowboy she loves dies unexpectedly.

Lyrics

Cowboys and Outlaws words & music by Yarrow Ann,
©2006 Yarrow Ann Pellbring


(verse)
Cowboys and Outlaws will be my downfall
I was warned long ago to stay clear of them all
I heard "they'll love you and leave you, you'll end up alone
They'll leave you just memories, and sad country songs"

(chorus)
They say that Cowboys and Outlaws are cold to the bone
But they'll never know the side of you that I have known
I will shelter you here in my arms, I'll do what I can to keep you from harm
And when the time comes for leaving, I guess you'll be gone
But my heart will remember all that's gone on

(verse)
When Outlaws are involved there's trouble ahead
Trouble at your doorstep, trouble in your bed
That kind of man is never satisfied
Always looking for something he might never find

(verse)
Now Cowboys are Outlaws, in their own way
The crime they commit is taking life day by day
And with their own set of standards they can laugh at their pain
And treasure each moment like it won't come again

(chorus)
They say that Cowboys and Outlaws are cold to the bone
But they'll never know the side of you that I have known
I will shelter you here in my arms, I'll do what I can to keep you from harm
But when the time came for leaving, and they said you were gone
My heart died that morning, but your memory lived on
And I'll always remember all that's gone on