Words & Music by
Ed Bruce and Baxter Black
- Chorus -
Ship my body back to Texas if I die out on the trail
I won't worry where they bury me, just put me in the mail
Lay me down in cowtown where I'll never be alone
Or pushin' up the rose of San Antone
Lookin' for some greener grass, I left my lone star home
Put my trust in wanderlust, struck out for parts unknown
I tried California where it's sunny all the time
But someone dug up all the gold in '49
(Repeat Chorus)
I headed for Alaska, where I thought I'd change my luck
But the nights are long and cold and lunch can cost a hundred bucks
They're shuttin' down the motor town, the lights at night aren't pretty
And you can't walk the streets of New York City
(Repeat Chorus)
I spent my last ten dollars drinkin' rum down in the Keyes
Shipped aboard a freighter and I've seen more than seven seas
'Cause one square mile of ocean looks just like the one next to it
If I could find my way back home, I'd do it
(Repeat Chorus)
Now, plant me in the parking lot outside the Astrodome
Or pushin' up the rose of San Antone
Ed Bruce (1939-2023) was an American singer-songwriter and actor of Texan origin. Known for his country rock style, he rose to fame in the 1970s with hits like "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" and "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma". Bruce also acted in several films and TV series, including "The Dukes of Hazzard" and "Smokey and the Bandit II". His musical career was characterized by a blend of traditional country, rock, and pop, with lyrics often focusing on rural American life. Besides the mentioned songs, some of his most famous tracks include "My Last Broken Heart" and "Texas Sunset". Bruce left a significant mark on American country music, contributing to defining the genre's sound in the 1970s.
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