1. Strophe:
I′ve Been Walkin' These Streets So Long
Singin′ The Same Old Song
I Know Every Crack In These Dirty Sidewalks Of Broadway
Where Hustle's The Name Of The Game
And Nice Guys Get Washed Away Like The Snow In The Rain
2. Strophe:
There's Been A Load Of Compromising
On The Road To My Horizon
But I′m Gonna Be Where The Lights Are Shinin′ On Me
Refrian:
Like A Rhinestone Cowboy
Riding Out On A Horse In A Star-spangled Rodeo
Like A Rhinestone Cowboy
Getting Cards And Letters From People I Don't Even Know
And Offers Comin′ Over The Phone
3. Strophe:
Well, I Really Don't Mind The Rain
And The Smile Can Hide All The Pain
But You′re Down When You're Ridin′ The Train That's Takin' The Long Way
And I Dream Of The Things I′ll Do
With A Subway Token And A Dollar Tucked Inside My Shoe
4. Strophe:
There′ll Be A Load Of Compromisin'
On The Road To My Horizon
But I′m Gonna Be Where The Lights Are Shinin' On Me
(Refrain)