[Verse 1]
Rode stolen horses down to Mexico one August afternoon
I've been working at a guest ranch since the dog days of June
Spent the season in a stable taking riders in and out
Longing for the woman worth writing home about
[Chorus]
So I'm going down to Boy's Town while I still can
It's got a reputation, but I don't give a damn
All men have their demons and I've got mine
But that's not why I rode across the Rio Grande this time
Saddle up, stirrups down
I'm going to Boy's Town
[Verse 2]
I first met Alejandra on a street outside Selena's
Blindsided by her beauty and her broken English
I think of her too often, in the flesh, above the covers
It kills me to imagine her undressing for another
[Chorus]
So I'm going down to Boy's Town while I still can
It's got a reputation, but I don't give a damn
All men have their demons and I've got mine
But that's not why I rode across the Rio Grande this time
Saddle up, stirrups down
I'm going to Boy's Town
[Verse 3]
I rode down with Gordo, Dallas, Jake, and Jack
They're barkin' at a crescent moon, drinkin' whiskey from a flask
On a street south of Laredo, countin' dollars and their dimes
They ask, "Why are you so quiet?" I've got other things in mind
[Chorus]
So I'm going down to Boy's Town while I still can
It's got a reputation, but I don't give a damn
All men have their reasons and I've got mine
But I ain't comin' back without her by my side this time
Saddle up, stirrups down
I'm going to Boy's Town
[Outro]
I'm going down to Boy's Town
Going to Boy's Town
Boy’s Town was written by John Baumann.
Boy’s Town was produced by Dwight A. Baker.
John Baumann released Boy’s Town on Fri Oct 06 2023.