A Cowgirl's Song
Savannah Lee May Lyrics


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She saddles up and drives ‘em ‘cross the plain
Into a sunset that slowly fades away
Been seven days since leaving Chickasha
She’s always movin’ on from yesterday

The embers in the fire they glisten
Thinking ‘bout that city boy, reminiscing
They were sweethearts, but there was something missin’
The West always calling from a distance

It’s a Cowgirl’s Song we sing tonight

Prayin’ everything’s alright 

Holdin’ on to dreams so tight

With faith from above
The summer moon is shining bright
Fireflies dance in the sky
I wish you may, I wish you might, Bless all you Cowgirls tonight

The sun is up, the day is going fast
She tucks her long blonde hair inside of her hat
Remembering the pieces of her past
She smiles ‘ cause she’s never goin’ back

It’s a Cowgirl’s Song we sing tonight

Prayin’ everything’s alright 

Holdin’ on to dreams so tight

With faith from above
The summer moon is shining bright
Fireflies dance in the sky
I wish you may, I wish you might,
Bless all you Cowgirls tonight

Ohh she’s free
Like a blue bird, flies so gracefully

It’s a Cowgirl’s Song we sing tonight

Prayin’ everything’s alright 

Holdin’ on to dreams so tight

With faith from above
The summer moon is shining bright
Fireflies dance in the sky




I wish you may, I wish you might,
Bless all you Cowgirls tonight
I wish you may, I wish you might,
Bless all you Cowgirls tonight

Overall Meaning

In "A Cowgirl's Song" by Savannah Lee May, the lyrics tell the story of a cowgirl who is constantly on the move, never looking back at her past. She saddles up and drives her cattle across the plain, chasing a sunset that slowly fades away. The song suggests that she has left behind a city boy, reminiscing about their relationship but acknowledging that something was missing. However, the call of the West, the open spaces, and the freedom it represents, has always been strong for her.


The chorus of the song is a prayer for all cowgirls, hoping that everything is alright and that they are able to hold onto their dreams tightly with faith from above. The imagery of the summer moon shining bright and fireflies dancing in the sky creates a sense of magical tranquility and support for these cowgirls. The song portrays the cowgirl as someone who is free like a bluebird, flying gracefully and unattached to any particular place or person.


Overall, "A Cowgirl's Song" celebrates the spirit of the cowgirl, her independence, and her ability to embrace the open road and the unknown.


Line by Line Meaning

She saddles up and drives ‘em ‘cross the plain
She takes control and leads her horses across the open land


Into a sunset that slowly fades away
Riding towards the end of the day, symbolizing the passing of time


Been seven days since leaving Chickasha
It has been a week since she left her hometown


She’s always movin’ on from yesterday
She never dwells in the past and always looks forward


The embers in the fire they glisten
The glowing coals in the fire shimmer and shine


Thinking ‘bout that city boy, reminiscing
Reflecting on the memories of the boy from the city


They were sweethearts, but there was something missin’
Although they were in love, there was a sense of incompleteness


The West always calling from a distance
The allure of the Western lifestyle always beckoning to her


It’s a Cowgirl’s Song we sing tonight
This song represents the spirit of a cowgirl


Prayin’ everything’s alright
Hoping that everything is going well


Holdin’ on to dreams so tight
Clutching onto her aspirations with great determination


With faith from above
Believing in a higher power for guidance and support


The summer moon is shining bright
The moon during the summer night is radiantly glowing


Fireflies dance in the sky
Watching the enchanting display of fireflies flying through the air


I wish you may, I wish you might, Bless all you Cowgirls tonight
Sending well wishes and blessings to all cowgirls


The sun is up, the day is going fast
The day has begun and is quickly passing by


She tucks her long blonde hair inside of her hat
She secures her flowing blonde hair inside her hat


Remembering the pieces of her past
Recalling different aspects of her history


She smiles ‘cause she’s never goin’ back
She finds joy in the fact that she will never return to her old life


Ohh she’s free
She experiences a sense of liberation


Like a blue bird, flies so gracefully
Her freedom is akin to the graceful flight of a blue bird


I wish you may, I wish you might, Bless all you Cowgirls tonight
Extending blessings to cowgirls once again




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