I Wanna Be a Cowboy

Boys Don't Cry

About I Wanna Be a Cowboy

"I Wanna Be a Cowboy" is a single by British pop/rock group Boys Don't Cry. The song was written by four of the band members—Brian Chatton, Nick Richards, Nico Ramsden and Jeff Seopardi—and was released in 1986 as the sixth single from their self-titled debut album. It became the band's only major hit, reaching number one in New Zealand, number four in Australia, number 11 in South Africa and number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was a comparative flop in the group's native United Kingdom, peaking at number 77 on the UK Singles Chart. The music video for the song features Lemmy Kilmister of English rock band Motörhead. 


Year:
2001
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Riding on the range,
I've got my hat on,
I've got my boots dusty.

I've got my saddle
On my horse.
He's called... T-t-t-t-t-trigger
Of course.

I want to be a cowboy
And you can be my cowgirl
I want to be a cowboy
And you can be my cowgirl
I want to be a cowboy

Riding on the chuck wagon,
Following my man.
His name is Ted,
Can you believe that?
Camping on the prairie
Plays havoc with my hair.
Makes me feel quite dirty,
Though we all do sometimes

I want to be a cowboy
And you can be my cowgirl
I want to be a cowboy
And you can be my cowgirl
I want to be a cowboy

Looking like a hero,
Six-gun at my side,
Chewing my tobacco.
Out on the horizon,
I see a puff of smoke.
Indians on the warpath,

White man speak-em with forked tongue.
Or not.

I want to be a cowboy
And you can be my cowgirl
I want to be a cowboy

My name is Ted,
And one day I'll be dead yo, yo.

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Boys Don't Cry

Boys Don't Cry are a British pop/rock band known for the hit single "I Wanna Be a Cowboy", which peaked at No. 12 on the Hot 100 in 1986 and charted around the world. They are considered a one-hit wonder, though they released an EP, two albums and several singles. more »

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Written by: JEFF SEOPARDI, BRIAN CHATTON, NICK RAMSDEN, NICK RICHARDS

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"I Wanna Be a Cowboy" by "Boys Don't Cry" is classified as pop rock and new wave music.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at no. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the USA in 1986.
Unique Music Video Element
The song’s music video is known for its western theme and features the band members involved in a mini Wild West storyline.
Band Fact
"Boys Don't Cry" is a London-based one-hit-wonder band. They had no other hits besides "I Wanna Be a Cowboy."
Song Duration
The runtime of the song is 5 minutes and 59 seconds.
Album Fact
"I Wanna Be a Cowboy" is from the band's self-titled album, "Boys Don't Cry."
Notable Cover
In 2001, Dead or Alive released a cover of "I Wanna Be a Cowboy" as a promotional single for their album 'Unbreakable.'
Song Content
The song tells a stylized, somewhat comical story of a city boy who wants to live a cowboy's lifestyle.
Musical Structure
"I Wanna Be a Cowboy" features an echoing whistle similar to those in classic Western movies, dialing in on an atmospheric, cinematic feel.
Singer Role
Nick Richards, one of the members of the band, is the lead singer in the song.

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