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Step into a world where every moment becomes a melody and every soul has a story. Through a Songwriter’s Eyes is a rich, emotionally resonant country album that blends authentic storytelling, southern charm, and a touch of coastal breeze. With lyrical depth in the tradition of Brad Paisley, this album captures the beauty of everyday life — from dusty backroads to sunlit beaches.

The Painter and the Pen

RODEO QUEEN
Words & Music by Rhob Elliott
©1997, 2025 Awful Racket Music (ASCAP)
All Right Reserved

[Verse 1]
She pulls up in a beat-up Chevy
Hay in her hair, hands a little heavy
Says she’s been on the road since Amarillo
Living on coffee and old Merle Haggard fiddle

[Verse 2]
She don’t talk much about where she’s been
Just says, “I’ve won some, lost more than ten”
She ain't chasing fame, just chasing the ride
And maybe a little peace she still can’t find

[Chorus]
She’s the Rodeo Queen, not what you’d think
No tiara, just a buckle and a drink
She’s tough as nails, but her heart runs deep
Sleeps in her trailer, barely gets sleep
She’ll smile for the crowd, but she’s gone by night
You won’t tie her down, don’t even try
That’s just who she is, and she’s always been
The Rodeo Queen

[Verse 3]
She’s got a scar on her arm and a tattoo
Of a horse she lost back in '02
Says, “Life don’t wait, and neither do bulls”
And “Love’s just a word folks use like a tool”

[Chorus]
She’s the Rodeo Queen, rides on her own
Doesn’t call much, always on the phone
With a sister or mom, just checking in
Then it’s off to the next town, again and again
She might let you in, but just for a while
You’ll get a kiss, a story, and maybe a smile
But come sunrise, she’s chasing the wind—
That Rodeo Queen

[Bridge]
She says, “I ain’t broken, I just ain’t still
Some folks settle, but I never will”
And there’s a calm in her when the gate swings wide
Like that’s the only time she feels alive

[Chorus]
She’s the Rodeo Queen, proud and loud
Not lookin’ to settle, not following crowds
Her life’s in a suitcase, boots by the bed
Memories of places and words left unsaid
She don’t need much, just gas and a plan
A horse that trusts her, and a rodeo van
You can love her—but you better know what that means
She’ll always be the Rodeo Queen

[Outro]
“See you around,” she says with a grin...
And just like that, she’s gone again

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