There are songs about the heroes and the great things they have doneAnd the hell they went through to get this farBut this song is for the cowboy who never been a heroAnd the hard times he goes through all the whileAnd all that he's got goin' is his prideHe's never been a hero and he probably never be oneBut in his heart he knows he gave his allMy hat goes off to you my friend and to the champ you might have beenIf Lady Luck had smiled on you at allHe gives it all he's got but it's never quite enoughOh the Lord and him alone know how he's triedBut he'll try and try again although he'll never winAnd all that he's got goin' is his prideHe's never been a heroThe bones are just too tough and he doesn't have enoughOf what it takes to make it to the topWhat makes him want to go well, Lord I guess I knowHe loves it too damn much to ever stopHe's never been a heroHe bites the dust once more gets up to hear no scoreThen he stumbles to the chutes to ease the painAnd underneath his breath he cusses to himselfI'll ride him if I get the chance againHe's never been a hero