He'll sweat the fire of last night's whiskey Through the calluses on his hands Hit his knees in the name of Jesus Amen to being a better man When his backs against the wall He'll die upon the hill For a woman that he's always loved and always will That's the code of a cowboy Ride on, ropin' the wind Saddle up for a greater cause Call on one, you've got 'em all That's the code of a cowboy He keeps bread and water on the table Feeds the fire and warms the home Mends the shelter hanging overhead That could weather any storm Rocks the babies in the evening before he lays down to rest And holds on tight to mama's hand as she takes her last breath That's the code of a cowboy Ride on, ropin' the wind Saddle up for a greater cause Call on one, you've got 'em all That's the code of a cowboy So long live the ways of life That're still alive and well And tip you're hats and never backin' down Steady raisin' hell That's the code of a cowboy Ride on, ropin' the wind Saddle up for a greater cause Call on one, you've got us all That's the code of a cowboy The code of a cowboy That's the code of a cowboy