He'll lose his head in spite of everything he stands to lose

What is it in a man that makes him act like such a fool

She swears she never knew but always needed to



But stubborn pride is just the way of cowboys I suppose

Even love can't change the things he ought to change the most

And it's pride that keeps him standin' when he should be on his knees

Making apologies but she loves him desperately



Oh but now and again she wished he'd been a poet

So he'd know all the perfect lines to say

And have some great romantic way to show it

Be the hero ridin' up to save the day

And go ridin' high like a knight in shining armor

To sweep her up and carry her away

Oh but he don't have no magic ways to charm her

No cause even love can't change a cowboy's ways



I love you and I'm sorry are the words that just don't come

Cause words like that are no match for the kind that rule his tongue

But his eyes keep telling her you know I love you anyway

No matter what I say or what I never say



Oh but now and again she wished...

His ways seem cold but she knows he's much warmer

But even love can't change a cowboy's ways

 strings 

He's just a fool that must defend his honor

But even love can't change a cowboy's ways