Gettin' a job, sweat and grime
Bound to come some day
Now, I'm not sure about the rules
Make them as they playThat's alright, that's okay
I've seen it all before
They smile at you and shake your hand
Then throw you out the doorAll that I need to know
Well, I loved it where the trumpets show
Won the ribbons at the rodeo
But lost them on the way homeOhh, when the cold wind blows
And I watch the stars and feel their glow
I realize that I'll never know
So down and out I goLooking back along the trail
Thought I saw your face
Tired and worn, your eyes turned gray
Tried to find a placeThat's alright, that's okay
It's the only way to go
So, smile at me and shake your head
As you stumble to the floorAll that I need to know
Well, I loved where the trumpets show
Won the ribbons at the rodeo
But lost them on my way homeOhh, where the cold wind blows
And I watch the stars and feel their glow
I realize that I'll never know
So, down and out I goAll that I need to know
Why I love it when they slam the door
Guess that's just the way it goes
At the rodeo