Cowboys to Girls
The Intruders
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Cowboys to girls I remember when I used to play shoot 'em up (Shoot 'em up, bang, bang baby) I remember when I chased the girls and beat 'em up But I was young and didn't understand But now I'm a grown up man I know girls are made for kissing Never knew what I was missing Now my life is not the same My whole world has been rearranged I went from (cowboy to girls) Oh yes I did (Cowboys to girls) I remember when I used to see you jumping rope (Jumping rope up and down baby) And I remember when you got your first baby coach But you were young and didn't understand Now you're a woman and I'm a man And it's me that you're kissing Ain't it fun reminiscing Now our lives are not the same Our whole world has been rearranged You went from (pretty dolls to boys) Oh yes you did And I went from (cowboys to girls) Oh yes I did And it's me that you're kissing Ain't it fun reminiscing And my life life is not the same This whole world has been rearranged I went from (cowboys to girls) Oh yes I did You went from (pretty dolls to boys) Oh yes I did I went from (cowboys to girls)
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: KENNY GAMBLE, LEON A HUFF
Lyrics © JAMIE MUSIC PUBLISHING CO, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Cowboys to Girls" by The Intruders is classified as a song belonging to the genre of soul and Philadelphia soul.
|
Chart PerformanceThe song reached number one on Billboard's R&B chart in 1968, which marked a significant milestone in the career of The Intruders.
|
Notable Recognition"Cowboys to Girls" is recognized as The Intruders' most successful single, emphasizing their contribution to the soul music genre.
|
Album AppearanceThe song is featured on The Intruders' 1968 album titled "Cowboys to Girls," which showcases their distinctive soulful sound.
|
Pioneering AchievementsThe Intruders, with hits like "Cowboys to Girls," are known for being one of the first groups to establish the Philadelphia soul sound in the 1960s.
|
Cover VersionsSeveral artists such as The Jackson 5 and The Unifics have covered "Cowboys to Girls", illustrating its enduring popularity and influence on other musicians.
|
Songwriters"Cowboys to Girls" was written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, who are renowned songwriters and producers in the music industry.
|
CertificationThe song achieved a gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales over a million copies.
|
Social PerspectiveThe song's metaphor-laden lyrics reflect on growing up and transitioning from boyhood to manhood, offering a social perspective in conjunction with its musical appeal.
|
LegacyOver the years, "Cowboys to Girls" has maintained its popularity, often being played on classic soul and R&B radio stations and continues to be appreciated by fans of the genre.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Cowboys to Girls Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 14 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/23361119/The+Intruders/Cowboys+to+Girls>.
Discuss the Cowboys to Girls Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In