Since i saw that rodeo in 1965
I had to try to be the greatest bareback rider alive
I went and did some practicing on pa's old ropin' mare
And i thought i'd take that bronc i'd drawed
And really part it's hair
When they opened up the gate he did a double flip
Half way through the second one is when i lost my grip
I hooked my spurs into the dees and hung with all my might
I held my breath he chinned the moon
And s**ed back to the right
My boots came off and went asailin' right up in the stands
My belt it broke and shattered my watch i lost my wedding band
I scattered all my cigarettes my shirt ripped down the back.
I sure was gettin' dizzy and i thought my neck would crack
I rode him several jumps with both hands high up in the air
He jumped into an old light pole we parted company there
I landed in some muddy slop he stomped right through my side
Nothin' ever busted me like that old pony ride
I couldn't seem to catch my breath i couldn't seem to hide
I hobbled back barefooted just a searchin' for my pride
And i just couldn't believe my achin' ears
When the announcer said re-ride re-ride re-ride
I've had enough for 20 men and he calls up re-ride
Re-ride re-ride
You'd think he got me good enough they give him one more try