You jump in your truck Then you head West Fade away into that sunset 'Cause this is how a cowboy cries Cowboy cries On that lawn, strum that guitar Write a song about your broken heart 'Cause this is how a cowboy cries Cowboy cries You act all tough Chin held high Tellin' everyone that you're fine When you know that that's a lie This is how a cowboy cries You know that girl's goodbye sure took it's toll But you won't let anybody know You keep that all locked inside You never shed a tear from your eye 'Cause this is how a cowboy cries You hit that bar and you take one shot Once it starts, boy it won't stop 'Cause this is how a cowboy cries Cowboy cries You pick up a fight, and throw no punch You've already been beat up This is how a cowboy cries Cowboy cries You act all tough Chin held high Tellin' everyone that you're fine When you know that that's a lie This is how a cowboy cries You know that girl's goodbye sure took it's toll But you won't let anybody know You keep that all locked inside You never shed a tear from your eye 'Cause this is how a cowboy cries Even though there's a pain inside your chest You could only wish that girl the best And keep her in your prayers tonight You act all tough Chin held high Tellin' everyone that you're fine When you know that that's a lie This is how a cowboy cries You know that girl's goodbye sure took it's toll But you won't let anybody know You keep that all locked inside You never shed a tear from your eye 'Cause this is how a cowboy cries