He ain't been right since she's been gone   He's been known to tie one on   Glass could break and chairs could fly   So we best keep him occupied      Let the cowboy dance, let him dance all night   Maybe he won't fuss, maybe he won't fight   It's our only hope, it's our only chance   Clear the floor boys and let the cowboy dance      Let him kick up his heels or he'll kick down doors   Give him lots of room when he hits the floor   If he asks to dance with your wife   Let her go, boy and save your life      Let the cowboy dance, let him dance all night   Maybe he won't fuss, maybe he won't fight   It's our only hope, it's our only chance   Clear the floor boys and let the cowboy dance      Music calms the savage beast   He's a big old boy at the very least   He'll get over her someday   Until then stay outta his way      Let the cowboy dance, let him dance all night   Maybe he won't fuss, maybe he won't fight   It's our only hope, it's our only chance   Clear the floor boys and let the cowboy dance