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The Cowboy Rides Away
“The Cowboy Rides Away” is a country song written by Craig Bickhardt and Jack Sundrud and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in September 1983 as the second single from his album Right or Wrong. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States.
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Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was inspired by Strait’s own childhood growing up on a ranch in Texas.
- The song’s music video features Strait riding a horse through the countryside.
- The song has been used in several films and television shows, including “Thelma and Louise”, “Lonesome Dove”, and “Yellowstone”.
- The song has been covered by many other artists, including Willie Nelson, Clint Black, and Alan Jackson.