candle for a cowboy

there was no denying the fire in his eyes

it was more than pueblo whiskey

it was more than a lonely night

two hundred miles from home

perfectly alone

he had no apologies in his pocket

it was right there on his hand

a golden wedding band

when hearts began to pound

oh

but he stood his ground

she lights a candle for a cowboy

and wonders why she's so alone

he was a man of his word

it was one she'd never heard

he was the only man who ever said

no

she said

is there nothing i can do to please you?"