It seems there exists two different of "American Cowboys" today,
One rides on horseback across the land, the other one rides on a Harley across the open highway.
Now they may come from two different worlds but in alot of ways they think the same,
And it's not too hard to figure out how they both got their name.

A cowboy likes ridin' horseback and feelin' free, enjoyin' the land and nature wherever he goes,
And he loves the smell of leather and the competition and danger of a rodeo.
The biker loves ridin' his Harley, the wind blowin' across his face, and bein' free,
And he loves the opportunity to show off his bike and the leather he wears, to those who want to see.

A cowboy has always been known to have a heart and help a friend or someone in need,
The biker is much the same way, ridin' to help others and doin' a good deed.
Truly, they might be considered a different breed but both are still a part of the American West,
Both "American Cowboys", just ridin' and enjoyin' the freedom to do what they love the best.

copyright 2001 by Dean Downey

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