As many country music fans know, Toby Keith‘s 1993 smash hit “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” was the first single from Keith’s debut album and earned the title of the most-played song of the 1990’s and also snagged the star a spot in The Songwriters’ Hall of Fame.
In a 2015 interview, Keith shared with Taste of Country that “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” was his most important hit. The single built the foundation of his career, which includes two quadruple-platinum albums and more than 20 No. 1 singles!
In honor of his signature hit’s 25th anniversary, the Oklahoma native has named his upcoming tour after it! The Should’ve Been A Cowboy Tour XXV, presented by Ford F-Series, launch this April in Salt Lake City, Utah! View the full tour schedule below!
Should’ve Been A Cowboy Tour XXV Dates
April 6 – Salt Lake City, Utah @ Vivint Smart Home Arena
April 7 – Florence, Ariz. @ Country Thunder
April 8 – Huntington Beach, Calif. @ Coastal Country Jam
May 27 – Daytona Beach, Fla. @ Country 500 Fest
June 8 – Myrtle Beach, S.C. @ Carolina Country Music Festival
June 17 – Santa Rosa, Calif. @ Country Summer
July 5 – Ft. Loramie, Ohio @ Country Concert at Hickory Hill Lakes
July 6 – Battle Creek, Mich. @ Firekeepers Casino
July 13 – Hinckley, Minn. @ Grand Casino Amp
July 14 – Rhinelander, Wis. @ Hodag
July 19 – Harrington, Del. @ Delaware State Fair
July 20 – St. Clairsville, Ohio @ Jamboree in the Hills
July 21 – Twin Lakes, Wis. @ Country Thunder
July 27 – Cheyenne, Wyo. @ Cheyenne Frontier Days
July 28 – El Dorado, Kan. @ Dam Music Festival
Aug. 2 – Davenport, Iowa @ Mississippi Valley Fair
Aug. 18 – Calgary, Alberta, Canada @ Country Thunder
Aug. 25 – Glenmoore, Pa. @ Citadel Country Spirit USA
Aug. 31 – Huron, S.D. @ SD State Fair
Sept. 15 – Puyallup, Wash. @ Washington State Fair
Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy the official music video for the track…
“Should’ve Been a Cowboy” Lyrics
I bet you’ve never heard ole Marshall Dillion say
Miss Kitty have you ever thought of running away
Settling down will you marry me
If I asked you twice and begged you pretty please
She’d of said, “Yes in a New York minute”
They never tied the knot
His heart wasn’t in it
Stole a kiss as he road away
He never hung his hat up at Kitty’s place
I should’ve been a Cowboy
I should’be learned to rope and ride
Wearing my six-shooter riding by pony on a cattle drive
Stealing the young girl’s hearts
Just like Gene and Roy
Singing those campfire songs
I should’ve been a cowboy
I might of had a side kick with a funny name
Running wild through the hills chasing Jesse James
Ending up on the brink of danger
Riding shotgun for the Texas Rangers
Go west young man, haven’t you been told
California’s full of whiskey, women and gold
Sleeping out all night beneath the dessert stars
Dream in my eye and a prayer in my heart
I should’ve been a Cowboy
I should’be learned to rope and ride
Wearing my six-shooter riding by pony on a cattle drive
Stealing the young girl’s hearts
Just like Gene and Roy
Singing those campfire songs
I should’ve been a cowboy
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