[Verse 1]
It sure was big one, an old rodeo
They'd been trying to hire us for a few years or so
The grand stand was bursting, the infield was full
They'd run all the chucks and they'd bucked all the bulls

[Verse 2]
Felt stiff in the saddle, been a year since I rode
And I never been on him save an afternoon lope
This was the last thing on my tortured mind
As I put heels to belly, and the band played in time

[Chorus]
He was a big sorrel gelding with a golden streaked mane
A silver mighty saddle and hand painted reins
He had one blue eye that was clear like the rain
But the horse I rode in on felt none of my pain

[Verse 3]
Well we made quite an entrance in show business style
Ten thousand people all witnessed my smile
But you were not there among them I'm sorry to say
As I rode through the crowd toward the big outdoor stage

[Verse 4]
If my pony was skiddish with all the people around
And if he spooked just a little when the spotlight shown down
There's nothing compared to the heartbreaking pain
That come with a love that has withered in vain
[Chorus]
He was a big sorrel gelding with a golden streaked mane
A silver mighty saddle and hand painted reins
He had one blue eye that was clear like the rain
But the horse I rode in on felt none of my pain

[Verse 5]
So I played through the show like I always do
I sang every one of the love songs for you
And then I climb right back on him and and I spurred him away
And as the cheers and the dust from the arena did fade
I didn't feel like no cowboy anymore anyway

[Chorus]
He was a big sorrel gelding with a golden streaked mane
A silver mighty saddle and hand painted reins
He had one blue eye that was clear like the rain
But the horse I rode in on felt none of my pain
No, the horse I rode in on felt none of my pain