The Cowboy Rides Away
George Strait
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I knew the stakes were high right from the start When she dealt the cards I dealt my heart Now I just found a game that I can't play And this is where the cowboy rides away And my heart is sinking like the setting sun Setting on the things I wish I'd done It's time to say goodbye to yesterday This is where the cowboy rides away We've been in and out of love and in between And now we play the final showdown scene And as the credits roll a sad song starts to play This is where the cowboy rides away And my heart is sinking like a setting sun Setting on the things I wish I'd done Oh the last goodbye is the hardest one to say This is where the cowboy rides away Oh the last goodbye's the hardest one to say This is where the cowboy rides away
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Written by: CASEY KELLY, SONNY THROCKMORTON
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"The Cowboy Rides Away" was released by MCA Nashville in January 1985.
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Album SignificanceThe song is included on George Strait's fifth studio album, titled 'Something Special'.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was successful on music charts, reaching number five on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1985.
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Song WritingThe song was written by American songwriters Sonny Throckmorton and Casey Kelly.
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GenreThe song is classified as a Country song, aligning with Strait's preferred music genre.
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Last Tour ReferenceIn 2012, the song's title became a symbol for George Strait's announcement of his "The Cowboy Rides Away Tour", which he said would be his final tour.
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Long Lasting ImpactDespite having been released over 35 years ago, "The Cowboy Rides Away" remains one of George Strait's most notable and popular songs.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered the song, including fellow country musician Brooks & Dunn.
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Music StyleThe song fits in with George Strait's traditional country style, often attributed to revitalizing the genre during the 1980s and 90s.
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Song ThemeThe song tells the story of a cowboy leaving his love, representing the universal theme of ending relationships or the closing of life's chapters.
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Live PerformancesThe song is often used to close out George Strait's live concerts.
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RecognitionIn 2013, "The Cowboy Rides Away" was performed by Strait during the Academy of Country Music Awards, receiving a standing ovation.
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