since i saw that rodeo in 1965 i had to try to be the greatest bareback rider alive i went and did some practicing on pa s old ropin mare and i thought i d take that bronc i d drawed and really part it s hair when they opened up the gate he did a double flip half way through the second one is when i lost my grip i hooked my spurs into the dees and hung with all my might i held my breath he chinned the moon and sucked back to the right my boots came off and went asailin right up in the stands my belt it broke and shattered my watch i lost my wedding band i scattered all my cigarettes my shirt ripped down the back i sure was gettin dizzy and i thought my neck would crack i rode him several jumps with both hands high up in the air he jumped into an old light pole we parted company there i landed in some muddy slop he stomped right through my side i knew he busted all my ribs and made me wanna die nothin ever busted me like that old pony ride i couldn t seem to catch my breath i couldn t seem to hide i hobbled back barefooted just a searchin for my pride and i just couldn t believe my achin ears when the announcer said re ride re ride re ride i ve had enough for 20 men and he calls up re ride re ride re ride you d think he got me good enough they give him one more try