Lyrics

Out there on the Plains © Wendy Ford
Johnny came home late the other night, After 2 months out on the road
I got the feeling something wasn’t right, looking in his eyes, a tale they told to me

(I’m a cowboy,)
He: And I’m feeling kinda strange to be back home on the range
When my restless heart remains Somewhere out there on the plains

By Tuesday he’s still playing with his food, By Wednesday he still hadn’t slept
I asked him, “Johnny, why this worried mood?”
‘Cause every woman knows – when a secret’s kept from her

(I’m a cowboy)
And I’m feeling kinda strange to be back home on the range
when my restless heart remains Somewhere out there on the plains

So Hon why don’t you let me ride with you? I promise not to slow you down
He said, “Sure I’d love to have your company, but there’s a side of me you don’t want to be around”

She: I can tell someone was hurt – I saw the bloodstains on your shirt
So don’t keep me in the dark, you’re the man who holds my heart
He: I confess, I lost a bet – and though they haven’t found me yet
The safest way to play the game, pretend you never heard my name”
She: I’ll be waiting fast and true, He: One day I’ll come back to you – ooh
And we’ll go riding once again – somewhere out there on the plains – somewhere out there on the plains