started out just nails and leather built to last and made for weather can t think of nothin better than what i m wearin on my feet they make me taller than i really am ain t nothing they can t withstand a symbol o the workin man and old cowgirls like me chorus boots are made for sawdust floors stirrups on a quarterhorse to kick yourself when ya been a fool climbin up on barstools two steppin under neon lights ain t too bad in a barroom fight and kickin open swingin doors that s what boots are for been resoled a dozen times crushed some cans and soaked some wine aww but that s what makes them shine they re a part of me they ve seen lovers come and go til we met the right pair at the rodeo oh that s just the way love goes some things are meant to be repeat chorus kickin off when you re tired and sore