a cowboy's prayer, promise land

rodeo's all gone from this old cowboy

he'll be leavin' friends and family here behind

in a long drought he'll be crossing over jordan

and jesus called him home

it was his time

and if heaven needs a cowboy

they're gettin' the top hand

one good horse on a thousand hills

he'll be ridin' for the brand

and if the pearly gates can't hold the cattle

he'll get 'em roped and tied

i hope there's a piece of the promised land for cowboys when they die

left his saddle to my sister

gave his spurs to my firstborn

and i know i should rejoice

but still my heart it has been torn

and i know he will be smilin' when he sees his dad again

and his mama with her lovin' arms will welcome him right in

and if heaven needs a cowboy

they're gettin' the top hand

one good horse on a thousand hills

he'll be ridin' for the brand

and if the pearly gates can't hold the cattle

he'll get 'em roped and tied

i hope there's a piece of the promised land for cowboys when they die

and if heaven needs a cowboy

they're gettin' the top hand

one good horse on a thousand hills

he'll be ridin' for the brand

and if the pearly gates can't hold the cattle

he'll get 'em roped and tied

i hope there's a piece of the promised land for cowboys when they die

i pray there's a piece of the promised land for cowboys when they die

i know there's a piece in the promised land for cowboys when they die