Sometimes Cowboys Stay
Alex Wilson
Description
'Sometimes Cowboys Stay' is a heartfelt country ballad that challenges the classic wandering cowboy archetype. It tells the story of a man who finds true freedom and fulfillment not on the open road, but in the enduring love and commitment of a home and family. With poignant lyrics and a gentle melody, this song celebrates the choice to put down roots and build a life together, embracing the quiet strength and enduring love found in domesticity.
Lyrics
Verse 1 I’ve roamed the wide plains where the wild winds call, Chased dreams ‘cross canyons, watched the mighty fall. But your gentle touch stopped this drifter’s heart, Showed me a horizon where forever could start. No lonesome trail could pull me away, ‘Cause darlin’, I learned that sometimes cowboys stay. Chorus We don’t ride off into sunsets alone — Some of us plant our boots and build a home. With every nail, with every prayer, We carve a life from the love we share. Through storms and years, come what may, I’m yours, my love, ‘cause sometimes cowboys stay. Verse 2 The old songs sing of the wanderer’s road, A heart unbound, carryin’ a lonesome load. But I found my freedom in the vows we made, In the porch we built and the plans we laid. Your hand in mine is my promised land, A stronger call than the open sand. Chorus We don’t ride off into sunsets alone — Some of us plant our boots and build a home. With every nail, with every prayer, We carve a life from the love we share. Through storms and years, come what may, I’m yours, my love, ‘cause sometimes cowboys stay. Bridge Let the world keep spinnin’, let the rivers run, We’ll raise our babies ‘neath this prairie sun. No fence can hold us, but we choose to stand, Rooted together on this sacred land. Every scar, every laugh, every tear we’ve known, Proves a cowboy’s heart can call one place home. Chorus We don’t ride off into sunsets alone — Some of us plant our boots and build a home. With every nail, with every prayer, We carve a life from the love we share. Through storms and years, come what may, I’m yours, my love, ‘cause sometimes cowboys stay. Verse 3 When the years have silvered your hair and mine, When the stars look down on this life divine, I’ll still be here, by your side I’ll stand, Holdin’ the heart that still holds my hand. From our first dance to our final day, I’ll love you, darlin’, ‘cause cowboys stay. Final Chorus We don’t ride off into sunsets alone — Some of us plant our boots and build a home. With every nail, with every prayer, We carve a life from the love we share. Through storms and years, come what may, I’m yours, my love, ‘cause sometimes cowboys stay. Outro Yeah, through storms and years, come what may, My heart’s right here, ‘cause sometimes cowboys stay. And Lord, I thank you cowboys stay.