Should've Been A Cowboy Lyrics

Lyric discussion by jowsmith 

Cover art for Should've Been A Cowboy lyrics by Toby Keith

It took me a little bit of research to find out that the first verse of the song is referencing the TV show Gunsmoke. That might be interesting for some of you.

Yep. The first verse refers to the characters Marshal Matt Dillon and Kitty Russell of the show Gunsmoke.

Also, the chorus references Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, both American country performers from waaaaay back in the day.