I should’ve been the son of a cowboy Held up high his pride and joy He’d sing, he’d sing for me Stories of youth behind smoky eyes He’d say grab a hold This your life and ride Wild and free
I’m just a shadow of a man He gave me a name and took my love and ran I’m just a shadow of a man
I should’ve been the son of a sailor To keep me safe through all the storms I’ll meet to stay on course Travel the world on winds and waves Live our lives from day to day And steal the salt from the sea
I’m just a shadow of a man He gave me a name and took my love and ran I’m just a shadow I’m just a shadow of a man
I’ll try, I’ll try, I’ll try
I should’ve been the son of a preacher I’m on my knees, I’m begging please Pray for me I should’ve been the son of a preacher I’m on my knees, pray for me Pray for me
I’m just a shadow of a man Gave me a name and took my love and ran I’m just a shadow I’m just a shadow I’m just a shadow of a man