Paul Allen - This Ole Cowboy Hat Lyrics

It was just an old cowboy hat
Dirt on the front a hole in the back
Daddy didn't mind, He wore it all the time
I remember he would set it down
I'd pick it up and run around
Acting like I was John Wayne
He'd just smile and put me on his knee
Said son grand daddy gave this hat to me
I hope some day I can pass it down
And you can still wear it proud

Under that ole cowboy hat
Is a hundred years that go straight back
To the southland, where we were raised man
I know they say times have changed
You can't go back to yesterday
But I cant seem to let it go
I feel him strong when I put it on
This ole cowboy hat

I still wear that ole hat around
I put it on and drive to town
Windows down, people stop and stare
Somewhere in that country Air
I feel like he's sitting right there
In the passengers seat, right next to me
So I just smile and wave my hand
I don't expect them to understand
The pride I feel down deep inside
Every time I take that ride

Under that ole cowboy hat
Is a hundred years that go straight back
To the southland, where we were raised man
I know they say times have changed
You cant go back to yesterday
But I can't seem to let it go
I feel him strong when I put it on
This ole cowboy hat

Yeah I hope someday I can pass it down
And my girls will wear it around
I hope they still feel the pride
That I feel inside

Under that ole cowboy hat
Is a hundred years that go straight back
To the southland, where we were raised man
I know they say times have changed
You can't go back to yesterday
But I can't seem to let it go
I feel him strong when I put it on
This ole cowboy hat
I feel him strong when I put it on
This ole cowboy hat