Well I came up from Goodland, Kansas 

I turned eighteen today 

I'm college bound for Lincoln 

Nebraska's where I'll stay



It's been my dream all my life 

To play football on this field 

And if I ever get the chance 

I'll make you this deal



I'll work hard I'll do my part 

You won't hear me complain 

I'll never go down easy 

I swear I'll pull my weight



Hey there Mr. Osborne 

I'll do anything to play 

And it sure would be a honor sir 

To call you coach someday



Here in the middle of the middle west 

We ain't afraid to fight 

Well I've looked to you sir 

Now I'll look you in the eye



Well I hear something calling me 

Like I've never heard before 

It's a red and white freight train 

And I wanna get on board



I'll work hard I'll do my part 

You won't hear me complain 

I'll never go down easy 

I swear I'll pull my weight



Hey there Mr. Osborne 

I'll do anything to play 

And it sure would be a honor sir 

To call you coach someday



I came up from Goodland, Kansas 

I turned eighteen today 

I'm college bound for Lincoln 

Nebraska's where I'll stay